Castro came to power pledging to provide the basic necessities for life to all Cubans fairly and equally. However, beginning in the early 1990s, things went badly for Cuba. As a result, no longer can the government make good on its promises.

No Es Fácil

Many Cubans face each new day unsure of how they will provide enough food for themselves and their families. Nor do they know how they will obtain medicine if they or family members fall ill. Money to buy adequate clothing is hard to come by. In talking about earning a living, Cubans can only shake their heads and tell one another, " No es fácil " (It is not easy).

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