A self-employed vendor in Pinar del Río, Cuba, has been hit with a 16,000 pesos fine after authorities discovered that he was selling eggs at the inflated price of 3,000 CUP per carton. The revelation came after complaints from the public, as reported by Alejandro Noticias Cuba on Facebook, and the incident occurred at Calle 3ra B in the Reparto Hermanos Cruz neighborhood.
Authorities indicated that the eggs were sourced from wholesale transactions within the gastronomy network, which violates current regulations. As a result, they enforced Decree Law 91, Article 12, aimed at curbing illegal commercial practices.
In recent developments, several citizens in Santiago have clashed with the National Police due to a surge in product seizures and the imposition of hefty fines on street vendors. Just this Thursday, reports emerged that from January to October this year, Matanzas authorities have levied fines totaling over 652 million pesos on private entrepreneurs for tax evasion.
Additionally, from July to November, the Cuban regime imposed financial penalties exceeding 600 million pesos on businesses that failed to adhere to government-mandated pricing for essential goods.
This week, President Miguel Díaz-Canel launched a new initiative: from December 2 to 7, a campaign focusing on the prevention and confrontation of crime, corruption, illegal activities, and social indiscipline is underway. According to the communist government, this plan is designed to bolster the efforts of state bodies and social organizations to ensure public security and order.
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What led to the fine imposed on the vendor in Pinar del Río?
The vendor was fined for selling eggs at an inflated price, sourced from wholesale deals within the gastronomy network, which is against the regulations.
How has the Cuban government responded to illegal commercial practices?
The government has enacted Decree Law 91 to regulate illegal commercial activities and imposed fines on those violating price controls and tax regulations.
What is the purpose of the campaign launched by Miguel Díaz-Canel?
The campaign aims to strengthen the roles of state and social organizations in maintaining public security and order by addressing crime, corruption, and social indiscipline.