"No Beggars in Cuba", Minister's Words Spark Firestorm, Force Resignation | Firstpost America | N18G

"No Beggars in Cuba", Minister's Words Spark Firestorm, Force Resignation | Firstpost America | N18G

A senior Cuban minister has resigned after claiming that there are no beggars in Cuba, sparking national outrage. During a televised parliamentary session, the official said people seen rummaging through rubbish were "disguised as beggars" trying to make "easy money." Her comments were met with fierce backlash online, with citizens sharing images of poverty and comparing her to Marie Antoinette. Even President Miguel Diaz-Canel indirectly condemned her remarks, calling for more sensitivity and connection to public struggles. Amid Cuba's worst economic crisis in decades, with rampant inflation, power cuts and food shortages, the comments struck a nerve. The resignation followed swiftly—but public anger hasn't faded. Watch for more.

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