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The Cuban government will cease using the ration book as a subsidy system starting this April, aiming to subsidize people instead of products amid the country's worst recent economic crisis. Details remain scarce, known mainly from leaks in official meetings and state press reports.

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At the Popular Savings Bank in San José de las Lajas, monthly pension payout days create endless lines and tensions among customers. Prioritized retirees overwhelm services, leaving other users unattended amid fears of running out of cash. Concerns over power outages and cash shortages dominate the daily scene.

Two decades ago, Rosy migrated from eastern Cuba to Havana seeking prosperity that never materialized. With her husband, she lives in an abandoned former pharmaceutical warehouse at the corner of Cárdenas and Gloria streets, lacking electricity and with only partial drinking water access.

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In Sancti Spíritus, a lack of fuel to transport bird feed has worsened the state poultry production crisis, halting announced egg sales to the population. Only some residents in one neighborhood received them. The poultry company director said production has halved.

A stray dog named Rubia, rescued from Havana's Colon Cemetery, escaped from a farm shelter and was found by chance. After months of searching, a couple adopted her, where she finally adapted happily. The story highlights rescuer Gilda's efforts amid animal abandonment.

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Havana Times features “Tonada de Luna Llena” by the Venezuelan band Los Mesoneros as Song of the Day. The track was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London and released in February 2026.