Havana - Cuba is experiencing one of its worst sugar harvests in recent memory. Despite repeated visits by political leaders and promises to turn things around, many sugar mills across the country are falling far short of their production goals. Equipment is breaking down, blackouts are frequent, and sugarcane supplies are low, reports Cibercuba.
In the town of Calimete, in the province of Matanzas, the Jesús Sablón Moreno sugar mill has been harvesting for over 100 days but still has not reached its goal of 16,700 tons. It is short by 5,000 tons, and officials say reaching the target will depend on favorable weather. Local newspapers report that daily operations are a constant struggle due to equipment problems, lack of spare parts, and power outages. Although the workers are making a strong effort, the aging machinery and lack of support are making the job nearly impossible.
The situation is even worse in Santiago de Cuba, where the Dos Ríos mill—the only one working in the province — has only produced 13 percent of its target after 73 days. That’s about 3,000 tons out of a goal of 20,811. Leaders in the area admit the harvest is in crisis, but they continue to urge workers to keep trying to increase sugar production.
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