Cuban retirees sell personal belongings to afford food as pensions fail

Elderly Cubans, including 76-year-old Justino and 82-year-old Aurelio, are selling their own clothes and other items to buy food, as state pensions do not cover basic needs. This reflects a deepening economic crisis in Cuba, with widespread shortages and hyperinflation eroding purchasing power. The situation highlights the humanitarian toll of the ongoing economic deterioration, though specific data on pension levels and inflation rates are not provided.