MINCIN details distribution of basic food basket in Cuba: outlook until mid-June

Authorities from the Ministry of National Statistics and Census (MINCIN) detailed the progress of basic food basket distribution in these three Cuban provinces, including the capital, through the respective channels of several Cuban grocery stores. This is the outlook through mid-June. The distribution process of the standard family basket continues in several provinces of the country, with progress, partial deliveries and products still pending, according to updated reports from Villa Clara, Havana y Pinewood of the river.

Villa Clara: situation of the basic basket and cleaning

In the province of Villa Clara, the delivery of food and hygiene products shows partial progress:

• Fortified milk (0-1 year): 4 bags have been delivered per child throughout the province.

• Beans: 10 ounces per capita are being distributed; they have been delivered to Ranchuelo; the remainder is pending.

• Peas: 190 tons pending to cover the entire province.

• Sugar: Distribution has not yet begun; 537.4 tons are still required.

• Rice: 2,111 tons pending to cover 7 pounds per consumer.

• children's compote: 24 tons still to be received for the fourth round.

• Cigars: : In distribution in Santa Clara; the rest of the municipalities are still pending.

• TobaccoThree units per core; none have been received in the province.

• Toilet soap: : In distribution according to core composition; pending in La Moza (Manicaragua).

• Liquid detergent: Quarterly distribution is maintained, according to government priorities.

• Articles for bedridden and incontinent people: Already delivered to all municipalities for the first semester.

More details from the Ministry of National Institute of Statistics and Census (MINCIN) on the Basic Food Basket in Havana, Cuba

La capital of the country progresses in the distribution of food and hygiene products corresponding to the months of May and June:

• Compote (May and June): Pending in municipalities such as Plaza, Cerro and most in June.

• Textured children's mince: In distribution in San Miguel and Boyeros; pending in several municipalities.

• Sal Island: In distribution by core composition in Playa, Marianao and others.

• Oil: In 1-liter and half-liter formats, depending on the two-month period; in partial distribution.

• Quail egg for pregnant women: : Delivery in some municipalities; the rest are pending.

• CaféOne package per consumer; completed in Old Havana, pending elsewhere.

• Infant milk and dietsSince June 9, whole milk powder (WMP) has been distributed for children aged 0 to 2 years and for special diets in various formats.

Pinar del Río: expanding territorial coverage

Province Pinewood of the river carry significant advances:

• Peas: Distribution in 195 wineries.

• Medical diets: Delivered by La Pesca in 49 units.

• Eggs for pregnant women and chronic illnesses: Present at 100 points.

• Oil: Distribution corresponding to the month of May in 87 units.

• Sugar (2 pounds): Present in 535 wineries.

• Rice (7 pounds): Distributed in 548 units.

• Children's mincemeat: Delivered in 596 units.

• Sal Island: Present in 199 wineries.

According to MINCIN, despite the "logistical challenges", the distribution of the basic basket in Cuba progresses according to the schedules established by the government.

The lack of availability of some products is due to payment, transportation and storage problems, although authorities assure that the process will continue in stages to reach all families.