Since the fall of the Soviet Union, which of the following has been a growing problem in Cuba? A. malnutrition B. salsa music C. Cuban baseball D. drought

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27 March, 01:13

Since the fall of the Soviet Union, which of the following has been a growing problem in Cuba? A. malnutrition B. salsa music C. Cuban baseball D. drought

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Rhys Hardin · Answer 1

A. Malnutrition

Cuba's economic fallout has been primarily due to two factors: the collapse of the Soviet Union and the United States embargo. The fall of the U. S. S. R. led to the loss of trade subsidies. This in turn led to a decline in both Cuban exports to the U. S. S. R. and Cuban imports by 1992. In addition, trade with Eastern Europe, which "accounted for 13 percent of Cuba's trade with the Soviet Bloc, has been largely terminated.". Such events have been responsible for a dire shortage of supplies - equipment and fuel - which has subsequently crippled the island's economy. The scarcity of basic provisions such as food and clothing has involved an increase in rationing, a growth in black market activity and the incidence of social tension.