The Cuban government has announced stricter measures to address the problem of begging in the country. Considering begging not only as a social issue but also as a criminal activity, authorities have decided to punish it with prison sentences.
According to official statements, this measure aims to address the problem of begging from a legal and punitive perspective. Individuals who engage in begging on the streets may face harsher legal consequences, reflecting a shift in how the government approaches this issue.
One government spokesperson commented on this: "Hunger is punished with prison." This phrase summarizes the stance adopted by Cuban authorities, who seek to eradicate begging through the imposition of harsher sanctions.
This new policy has generated controversy in Cuban society, with divided opinions on its effectiveness and impact on the most vulnerable people. While some support the measure as an attempt to combat begging, others view it as a repressive action that criminalizes those in extreme need.
