In the midst of a serious economic crisis, Cuba identified the new enemy of the people: the “colero” that monopolizes and resells basic products in state stores. But who are these characters and to what extent are they guilty of widespread scarcity in the country?
“The person visits as many stores as possible, usually accompanied by her husband and son. They buy food and cleaning products and then resell them for a few more pesos, ”he explains to Efe, from anonymity, the cholera intermediary who offers chicken. sausages, shampoo or toothpaste via Facebook and WhatsApp.