Cuban Minister Quits After Scoffing at Communist Island's Poor
Marta Elena Feito Cabrera's resignation was accepted for her 'lack of objectivity and sensibility' in discussing 'real and unwanted issues that affect our society,' state-run news outlet Cubadebate reported Wednesday.
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