VOICED : Jubilados cubanos reciben mayores pensiones con temor por alzas de electricidad

Cuban pensioners are experiencing uncertainty due to upcoming changes in their income and rising electricity costs. The government has announced an economic adjustment plan, including pension increases and currency unification, starting January 2021. The plan comes after a challenging year, with an 11% economic decline due to the pandemic and a slowdown in tourism. Social discontent may lead to policy revisions, as stated by President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

What is the main concern of Cuban pensioners regarding the upcoming economic changes?

• The rise in tourism costs

• The introduction of a new currency

• The increase in electricity prices

• The decrease in pension amounts

What is the maximum pension amount mentioned in the economic reform plan?

• 72 dollars

• 63 dollars

• 10 dollars

• 50 dollars

What significant change is part of the Cuban economic reform?

• Unification of the two legal currencies

• Introduction of a third currency

• Abolishment of all taxes

• Increase in tourism fees

What was the economic impact on Cuba in 2020?

• A growth of 5%

• No change

• A decline of 11%

• A growth of 11%

How did the Cuban government respond to social discontent regarding the economic measures?

• By ignoring the concerns

• By promising to review and correct measures

• By increasing taxes

• By reducing pension amounts