A young Cuban man offered humanitarian aid to a vulnerable elderly man in the municipality of San Cristóbal, Artemisa. In several photos shared in the Facebook group "Revolico San Cristóbal", Arlhey Camero is seen with the elderly man at a bus stop heading to the village of San Diego in that area. The encounter occurred around three in the morning, according to his post.
Camero mentioned that he tried to convince the man to go to an elderly care facility, although the man was reluctant because he believed he would have to pay for it. "I told him not to worry about the payment," Camero said. To help the elderly man, he left him with 1,000 pesos and a box of cigarettes. "It's not much, but he can eat something today," he added.
In his message, Camero noted that the man's memories are not in good condition and asked anyone who could help to contact him at (+53) 51 810 417.
Alarming Statistics on Social Rights in Cuba
Last month, the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights (OCDH) released the VII Report on the State of Social Rights in Cuba 2024, revealing stark realities about the country. The non-governmental organization highlighted in the report that "89% of Cuban families suffer from extreme poverty," an increase of one percentage point from last year and 13% more than in 2022.
One of the most significant findings is that "7 out of 10 Cubans have skipped breakfast, lunch, or dinner due to lack of money or food shortages." According to the OCDH, "this food scarcity is most prevalent among people over the age of 70."
FAQs on Social Rights and Poverty in Cuba
The following questions and answers provide more insights into the current state of social rights and poverty in Cuba, based on the latest report by the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights.
What did the OCDH report reveal about poverty in Cuba?
The OCDH report revealed that 89% of Cuban families live in extreme poverty, which is an increase from previous years.
How many Cubans have had to skip meals due to financial or food shortages?
According to the report, 7 out of 10 Cubans have had to skip meals because of financial constraints or food shortages.
Who is most affected by food scarcity in Cuba?
Food scarcity is most prevalent among people over the age of 70 in Cuba.