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Reuters
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Cuban minister under pressure for saying country has no beggars
HAVANA, July 15 (Reuters) - Cuba's labor minister denied there are beggars in the poor, Communist-run country in official testimony, prompting rare criticism by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel of one of his own ministers on Tuesday. "We have seen people who appear to be beggars, but when you look at their hands, when you look at the clothes those people wear, they are disguised as beggars ... In Cuba, there are no beggars,' Labor and Social Security Minister Marta Elena Feito said on Monday, while testifying before a commission of parliament. 'They have found an easy way of life, to make money and not to work as is appropriate,' she said in a statement broadcast live on state television. Her words struck a nerve in Cuba, where years of crisis marked by runaway inflation and scarcity of basic goods have left large swaths of the population living day-to-day and a small, but increasing number of visibly impoverished people on the street, 'These people, who we sometimes describe as homeless or linked to begging, are actually concrete expressions of the social inequalities and the accumulated problems we face,' Diaz-Canel told the same commission on Tuesday. 'I do not share some of the criteria expressed in the commission on this issue,' he said. Feito characterized people wiping windshields on street corners as possibly looking for money to get drunk, and those picking through garbage as unlicensed self-employed recyclers dodging taxes. "The economic crisis has exacerbated social problems … the vulnerable are not our enemies,' Diaz-Canel said. The minister was not seen during broadcasts of Tuesday's parliament session.
Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Cuban minister under pressure for saying country has no beggars
HAVANA - Cuba's labor minister denied there are beggars in the poor, Communist-run country in official testimony, prompting rare criticism by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel of one of his own ministers on Tuesday. "We have seen people who appear to be beggars, but when you look at their hands, when you look at the clothes those people wear, they are disguised as beggars ... In Cuba, there are no beggars,' Labor and Social Security Minister Marta Elena Feito said on Monday, while testifying before a commission of parliament. 'They have found an easy way of life, to make money and not to work as is appropriate,' she said in a statement broadcast live on state television. Her words struck a nerve in Cuba, where years of crisis marked by runaway inflation and scarcity of basic goods have left large swaths of the population living day-to-day and a small, but increasing number of visibly impoverished people on the street, 'These people, who we sometimes describe as homeless or linked to begging, are actually concrete expressions of the social inequalities and the accumulated problems we face,' Diaz-Canel told the same commission on Tuesday. 'I do not share some of the criteria expressed in the commission on this issue,' he said. Feito characterized people wiping windshields on street corners as possibly looking for money to get drunk, and those picking through garbage as unlicensed self-employed recyclers dodging taxes. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Las Vegas Sands' new development part of S'pore's broader, more ambitious transformation: PM Wong Singapore Economic headwinds do not dampen outlook for new Marina Bay development: Las Vegas Sands president Business MAS records net profit of $19.7 billion, fuelled by investment gains Singapore Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Kallang Wave Mall Singapore CDL's long-time director Philip Yeo to depart after boardroom feud Singapore Ex-cleaner jailed over safety lapses linked to guard's death near 1-Altitude rooftop bar Life The Violinist, Singapore's first animated historical film, set for August 2026 release Singapore 'Nobody deserves to be alone': Why Mummy and Acha have fostered over 20 children in the past 22 years "The economic crisis has exacerbated social problems … the vulnerable are not our enemies,' Diaz-Canel said. The minister was not seen during broadcasts of Tuesday's parliament session. REUTERS
The Star
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Cuban minister under pressure for saying country has no beggars
FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the Plaza de la Revolucion in Havana, Cuba August 10, 2018. Picture taken August 10, 2018. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo/File Photo HAVANA (Reuters) -Cuba's labor minister denied there are beggars in the poor, Communist-run country in official testimony, prompting rare criticism by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel of one of his own ministers on Tuesday. "We have seen people who appear to be beggars, but when you look at their hands, when you look at the clothes those people wear, they are disguised as beggars ... In Cuba, there are no beggars,' Labor and Social Security Minister Marta Elena Feito said on Monday, while testifying before a commission of parliament. 'They have found an easy way of life, to make money and not to work as is appropriate,' she said in a statement broadcast live on state television. Her words struck a nerve in Cuba, where years of crisis marked by runaway inflation and scarcity of basic goods have left large swaths of the population living day-to-day and a small, but increasing number of visibly impoverished people on the street, 'These people, who we sometimes describe as homeless or linked to begging, are actually concrete expressions of the social inequalities and the accumulated problems we face,' Diaz-Canel told the same commission on Tuesday. 'I do not share some of the criteria expressed in the commission on this issue,' he said. Feito characterized people wiping windshields on street corners as possibly looking for money to get drunk, and those picking through garbage as unlicensed self-employed recyclers dodging taxes. "The economic crisis has exacerbated social problems … the vulnerable are not our enemies,' Diaz-Canel said. The minister was not seen during broadcasts of Tuesday's parliament session. (Reporting by Marc Frank, additional reporting by Nelson Acosta; Editing by Rod Nickel)
News18
07-07-2025
- Business
- News18
PM Modi Meets Leaders Of Malaysia, Cuba, Vietnam, Focus On Strengthening Ties
Last Updated: Cuba President Diaz-Canel expressed interest in India's Digital Public Infrastructure and UPI, during meeting with PM Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met key global leaders and held bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil. The Prime Minister engaged with the counterparts of Malaysia and Vietnam and the President of Cuba, reaffirming India's commitment to deepening ties across regions. During his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim, the two leaders reviewed developments in the India-Malaysia partnership since the Malaysian leader's visit to India in August 2024. Their discussions covered several sectors, including defence, trade, education, healthcare, tourism, and cultural exchanges. The prime minister thanked Prime Minister Ibrahim for his strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack. The Prime Minister also congratulated Malaysia for its successful stewardship of ASEAN and welcomed its continued support for a strengthened ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including the early and successful completion of the review of the ASEAN-India FTA, said the official statement. In meeting with the President of Cuba, HE Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, both the leaders reviewed bilateral ties in economic cooperation, development partnership, fintech, capacity building, science and technology, disaster management, and healthcare. President Diaz-Canel expressed interest in India's Digital Public Infrastructure and UPI, acknowledging India's expertise in the digital domain. In turn, PM Modi welcomed Cuba's recognition of Ayurveda and offered support for its inclusion in Cuba's healthcare system Prime Minister proposed Cuba's recognition of the Indian pharmacopoeia, which will lead to access to Indian generic medicines. PM Modi also engaged in bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, focusing on enhancing cooperation and reviewing key areas of the strategic partnership. First Published: July 07, 2025, 07:40 IST
Canada News.Net
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
In the mist of the Iran crisis Cuban president calls for the elimination of all nuclear weapons
Last week, Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the country, called today for the total elimination of nuclear weapons as the only guarantee for peace. In his address to the 10th session, the head of state warned that the frenzied arms race currently underway around the world threatens to destroy the human species. Diaz-Canel stressed the need to end the nuclear arsenals of all nations, including Israel, which carried out a series of military attacks against Iran last Friday, beginning a conflict that has already lasted five days. Quoting the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, the president said: When the lives of one's species, of one's people, and of those closest to them are at such risk, no one can afford to be indifferent. According to international news agencies, the attacks on each side have killed at least 224 people in Iran and 24 in Israel last week.
