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Fuel, Flour, Diapers: Cubans Turn to Social Media to Find Basics

Associated Press

   HAVANA - "Where to find it?" and "Whatever you want" and "What do you
   need?"

   These are the names of some of the social media groups catering to
   thousands of Cubans who are using newly available mobile internet to
   grapple with shortages of basic goods that are worsening under tougher
   U.S. sanctions.

   Armed with internet access on cellphones that came into general use
   last year, Cubans are forming online chat groups to share tips about
   where to find dish detergent, chicken, diesel fuel and other scarce
   essentials. They do so on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.

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