Cuba has started distributing donated powdered milk sent from Mexico and Uruguay as the country continues to face severe shortages amid a worsening economic crisis.
Authorities say the limited supplies will be prioritised for young children, pregnant women, and paediatric healthcare facilities, where demand is most urgent. The donations come as Cuba struggles with ongoing food scarcity and supply chain disruptions that have deepened pressure on households.
Officials have framed the shipments as essential humanitarian support, but the situation highlights the broader strain on basic goods across the island.
