Santeria Prophecies Urge Cubans to Navigate Economic Crisis with Caution

Cuba's Santeria high priests have urged followers to prioritize health, spending, and familial care amid a severe economic crisis. Their New Year predictions, released by Babalawos, warn of growing crime and emphasize the need for government adaptation to modern challenges, highlighting the necessity of revising outdated methods.

Cuba's Afro-Cuban Santeria religion offered New Year predictions advising followers to prioritize health, manage spending wisely, and safeguard family integrity amidst six years of economic turmoil.

The 'Letter of the Year,' presented by the government-endorsed Yoruba Association of Cuba and independent Babalawos, urged vigilance against rising crime and advocated reduced alcohol consumption.

The harsh economic conditions, attributed to U.S. sanctions and internal mismanagement, necessitate government reform of outdated Cold War-era policies, according to religious leaders' prophecies.

(With inputs from agencies.)