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Four-Generation Cuban Family Subsists on $60 Monthly Amid Deepening Crisis

The story follows a Cuban household spanning four generations. The family survives on just $60 each month. Their situation is shaped by a The story follows a Cuban household spanning four generations. The family survives on just $60 each month. Their situation is shaped by a

worsening humanitarian crisis. The crisis is linked to the United States' long‑standing oil blockade. The blockade has limited access to oil, deepening scarcity. In response, Cubans draw on a tradition of community solidarity. This solidarity acts as a cushion for families

like the featured one. The family's experience underscores the importance of collective support in times of scarcity.

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