Low commodity prices,drought and Venezuela’s economic crisis have led to a cash shortage for the country, which imports more than 60% of its foodLow commodity prices, or a drought at domestic and Venezuela’s economic crisis have created a cash shortage for Cuba’s communist government,restricting its ability to trade just as it could be taking advantage of an economic opening with the United States.
State companies have cut imports and are seeking longer payment terms from suppliers, diplomats and foreign trade people say. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com