Government's Shocking Solution: Cola Syrup Sold as Milk Substitute for Cuban Children

The food shortage in Cuba has reached critical levels, prompting the government to distribute cola syrup as a replacement for milk for children, sparking outrage among affected families. Since December, the regime disclosed challenges in supplying powdered milk, initially suggesting chocolate as an alternative. However, this latest move has triggered a wave of criticism.

Irabrenda Pérez, a Cuban mother, voiced her frustration on social media: "I was shocked by the audacity of giving my daughter a bottle of syrup. We’ve hit rock bottom; this is unprecedented. God help us because we can't take it anymore. Where is the milk for the children?"

Meanwhile, Deimi Mederos Ramírez shared her experience: "Today I collected the so-called milkshake powder meant for my 5-year-old, only to find they were also handing out this little bottle of cola syrup. How fortunate we are. I guess cola and chocolate provide the necessary nutrients for our children's development while our leaders sacrifice by drinking all that harmful milk that inflames them, just to protect our kids. Thanks for everything, Fidel."

Powdered milk, which now costs up to 2000 Cuban pesos (CUP) per kilogram according to social media reports and outlets like CiberCuba, has become an unattainable luxury for most families on the island.

This recent development not only highlights the regime's increasing inability to meet basic needs but also underscores the growing public dissatisfaction in the face of an ongoing crisis that seems endless.