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Cuba celebrates Culture Day amid severe economic and energy crises
On October 20, Cuba observed Culture Day with official ceremonies and international tributes. In Havana, President Miguel Díaz-Canel met with cultural figures at the Palace of the Revolution, describing culture as both a ‘shield’ to defend national identity against colonial thought and a ‘sword’ to defend the Revolution and socialism.
Lis Cuesta Peraza, wife of the Cuban leader, also marked the day on social media, characterizing the nation's difficult living conditions as a ‘corrosive daily life’ imposed by ‘imperialists.’
These celebrations occur against a backdrop of significant domestic hardship. Authorities reported that approximately 2.5 million people have been deprived of potable water due to an energy crisis affecting pumping stations. Additionally, Cuba faces severe power shortages, with demand significantly outstripping available supply during peak hours. Economic data indicates high inflation, with food and non-alcoholic beverage prices seeing substantial increases, contributing to a broader cost-of-living crisis.
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Cuba · Lis Cuesta Peraza · Miguel Díaz-Canel · National Institute of Hydraulic Resources · Palacio de la Revolución
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Cuba celebrated Culture Day on October 20. www.cubaheadlines.com · www.cubainformacion.tv · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Miguel Díaz-Canel described culture as a shield and a sword for the nation. www.cubainformacion.tv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lis Cuesta Peraza attributed Cuba's difficult daily life to imperialists. www.cubaheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 2.5 million people in Cuba have been deprived of potable water supply. www.cubaheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A binational tribute to Cuban Culture Day was held in Peru. www.prensa-latina.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices accounted for 73.39% of the monthly increase in September. www.cubaheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The year-on-year inflation rate in Cuba reached 28.44%. www.cubaheadlines.com