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Part of situation: International food aid to Cuba (2 clusters)

Cuba receives food aid from Japan and Russia

food aid Hurricane Melissa humanitarian assistance food security Cuba economic crisis

Cuba has received significant food aid from Japan and Russia to support vulnerable populations and those affected by Hurricane Melissa. The donations are being distributed through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

Japan donated 425 tons of rice as part of a one-million-dollar contribution to the WFP. Russia provided 750 tons of vegetable oil, sourced from its Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters. These supplies are intended for high-priority groups, including children under five, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses.

The aid arrives as Cuba faces a severe humanitarian and socio-economic crisis. Recovery from Hurricane Melissa, which struck five eastern provinces in October 2025, has been hampered by fuel shortages, electricity blackouts, and damaged infrastructure. Reports indicate that tens of thousands of families remain in compromised housing, and millions face disruptions to clean water supplies. The ongoing economic difficulties are compounded by systemic shortages and external pressures.

Entities

Bruno Rodríguez · Cuba · Japan · Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga · Russia · World Food Programme

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Japanese donation includes 425 tons of rice. www.tn23.tv · www.tvsantiago.icrt.cu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The food aid is intended for vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, children under five, and those with chronic illnesses. www.tvsantiago.icrt.cu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia donated 750 tons of vegetable oil to Cuba through its Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of the Consequences of Natural Disasters. www.tvsantiago.icrt.cu
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Japanese government provided a one million dollar donation to Cuba via the World Food Programme. www.radiotaino.icrt.cu · www.tn23.tv
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Hurricane Melissa caused damage to 116,000 homes and 600 medical infrastructures in eastern Cuba. www.tn23.tv
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The World Food Programme facilitated the delivery of the Japanese aid. www.radiotaino.icrt.cu · www.tn23.tv

Sources

Japón dona 425 toneladas de arroz a Cuba para afectados por huracán y población vulnerable [crprensa.com]
Recibe Cuba donativo de Japón - Radio Taino | La FM de Cuba [www.radiotaino.icrt.cu]
Fuel crisis strains Hurricane Melissa recovery in eastern Cuba [traceyeaton.com]
Cuba agradece donativos de aceite vegetal y arroz por parte de Rusia y Japón [www.elvalleinformativo.com]
Cuba agradece a Rusia y Japón por donacionesa través del PMA [www.5septiembre.cu]
Cuba agradece a Rusia y Japón por donaciones a través del PMA | CMKX Radio Bayamo [www.radiobayamo.icrt.cu]
Cuba recibe donativos de Japón y Rusia para reforzar la seguridad alimentaria [www.tvsantiago.icrt.cu]
Cuba recibe una donación japonesa de toneladas de arroz destinada a poblaciones del oriente del país [www.tn23.tv]
Rusia y Japón entregan donativos de aceite y arroz a Cuba para mitigar la crisis alimentaria [oncubanews.com]
Rusia dona 750 toneladas de aceite vegetal y Japón 425 toneladas de arroz a Cuba [www.cubainformacion.tv]