Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages

Al Jazeera Monday 01 June 2026, 00:05 UTC 1 min read

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Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages and a deepening economic crisis. Officials say young children, pregnant women and paediatric facilities will be prioritised. Published On 1 Jun 2026

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