Cuban Peso Falls to Historic Low of 500 Per Dollar on Informal Market
The Cuban peso hit a historic low of 500 units per US dollar on the informal market on Wednesday, reflecting deep economic tensions on the island, marked by external pressure and internal crisis, according to the independent media outlet El Toque's rate observatory.
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- President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the public to remain calm about the measles outbreak and emphasized reinforcing vaccination, especially for children.
- She stated that the majority of the Mexican population is vaccinated, which is crucial for preventing more cases.
- Vaccination efforts are prioritizing children aged 6 months to 12 years, and those who received only one dose are also encouraged to get vaccinated.
- There are 28 million vaccine doses available, which is considered sufficient.
- In areas with more outbreaks, adults aged 13 to 49 will also be vaccinated.
- The first outbreak occurred in Chihuahua in February 2025, with 90% of cases in unvaccinated individuals.
- Mexico has accumulated 8,899 confirmed measles cases and 28 deaths in seven states between 2025 and 2026.
- Health authorities have sufficient vaccines and are identifying outbreak areas to intensify vaccination campaigns.