187 tons of rice arrive in Matanzas (+audio and photos).

The distribution of the regulated family basket in Matanzas province has been lagging behind since December, although in these last days of February the situation shows an improvement.

The distribution of the standard family food basket in Matanzas province has been lagging behind since December, although in the last days of February the situation is improving.

Luis Enrique López Navarrete, commercial director of EMPA Matanzas, gives details.

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According to what the provincial government in Matanzas published in its official Facebook profile, 187 tons of rice arrived in the province for the completion of the seven pounds corresponding to the month of December.

The note also explains that the reception of the product will continue based on physical availabilities, which will make possible the delivery of the seven pounds for the month of January.

In the case of sugar, the distribution for January and February will be completed, with two pounds per capita.

Written by Regla Yasira de León Reyes.