Summary
The Cuban Minister for Labour and Social Security, Marta Elena Feitó-Cabrera, resigned after claiming there were no beggars in Cuba, which sparked widespread criticism. Her remarks came amid worsening poverty and food shortages in the country, leading to a response from Cuba's president and calls for her removal.
Key Facts
- Marta Elena Feitó-Cabrera was the Cuban Minister for Labour and Social Security.
- She claimed there were no beggars in Cuba during a parliamentary session.
- Feitó-Cabrera's comments suggested people scavenging were doing so by choice and not out of need.
- Her statements led to widespread criticism from both Cubans and the president, Miguel Díaz-Canel.
- Feitó-Cabrera resigned shortly after making the comments.
- Poverty and food shortages in Cuba have been getting worse due to a severe economic crisis.
- The president stated leaders should not be disconnected from the people's struggles.
- The Cuban government accepted her resignation, but it does not publish official data on begging.
