The Cuban government has confirmed and justified the request for aid to the World Food Program (WFP) and the United States for the purchase of powdered milk for children under 7 years of age.
An extensive article published in the state media Cubadebate addresses the island’s historical relationship with the WFP and the circumstances that led to the request. Likewise, it provides information on the quantity of milk powder required in various countries.
According to the text, the WFP has provided assistance to Cuba in situations of natural disasters and other emergencies, as well as in development projects in the agricultural and food production sectors.
Likewise, it is highlighted that Cuba has also contributed to WFP operations with donations of inputs, such as 2,500 tons of sugar annually since 1996, to countries such as the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Honduras, Haiti, Ethiopia and Angola.
CUBA ASKS FOR HELP WITH CHILDREN’S MILK POWDER
The article mentions the current circumstances that affect the country and that have led it to the current crisis, such as “the combined effects of COVID-19, adverse meteorological events and the intensification of the US blockade, which has made Cuba’s access difficult. to international financial markets and sources.”
In this sense, it is assured that the Cuban government maintains its commitment to “national food security” and therefore, has requested assistance for the purchase of powdered milk and guarantee the supply to children in the country.
Thus, according to the Cuban official source, a ship from Brazil with 375 tons of powdered milk is already on its way and will guarantee distribution for children between 0 and 6 years old.
Likewise, the Cuban government has contracted 500 tons with the United States, which falls within the exceptions to the embargo. Also, 245 with Canada, 500 more with Brazil and 600 with other suppliers.
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