Cuban scientist and his daughter criticize pensions and cost of living

Researcher Raúl González Hernández and his daughter, Elizabeth González Aznar, publicly criticized Cuban authorities over living conditions for retirees and older adults.

González Aznar sent a statement to President Miguel Díaz-Canel questioning pension amounts relative to the cost of living. She said her 81-year-old father receives a monthly benefit of 4,500 pesos.

The scientist, recognized for developing the anti-anemia supplement Trofin, criticized the government's economic management and rejected attributing domestic difficulties exclusively to U.S. sanctions. He also called for structural socioeconomic changes and mentioned deterioration in social-assistance services.