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Cuba's Sugar Crisis Threatens Rum and Mojito Production

6/5/2025

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Cuba is grappling with a dire sugar shortage, endangering its beloved rum production and the iconic mojito. With sugar output plummeting from 350,000 tonnes in 2023 to under 200,000 tonnes this year, economic struggles and sugar mill failures deepen the crisis, putting both local favorites and international brands at risk.

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Story summary

Cuba is grappling with a dire sugar shortage, endangering its beloved rum production and the iconic mojito. With sugar output plummeting from 350,000 tonnes in 2023 to under 200,000 tonnes this year, economic struggles and sugar mill failures deepen the crisis, putting both local favorites and international brands at risk.