# Cuba prepares to start school year despite severe shortages

https://mins.news/en/item/34893

- Reuters, 2026-08-27 21:05 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/cuba-readies-kick-off-school-year-despite-scant-supplies-2026-08-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a90a6898f085800017b4d5d

> Cuba plans to begin the school year next week despite a severe ongoing crisis affecting transportation and electricity, along with declining teacher numbers and shortages of uniforms and other supplies.

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