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How a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month

NYT > World News·July 7, 2026
How a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month

A four-generation Cuban family is struggling to survive on a monthly income of $60, highlighting the severe economic challenges faced by many Cubans. The US oil blockade has exacerbated the country's humanitarian crisis, leading to widespread poverty and food shortages. Despite these difficulties, Cubans are relying on their strong tradition of community solidarity to support one another. This sense of community is helping families like the one in question to cope with the harsh economic realities.

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