Corruption
In their book, Corruption in Cuba, Sergio Diaz-Briquets and Jorge F. Pérez-López state that while corruption existed before Fidel Castro, the Castro regime institutionalized it; Castro's state-run monopolies, cronyism, and lack of accountability turned Cuba into one of the world's most corrupt states. As in other former socialist countries, few citizens hesitate to steal from the government when given opportunity. Since the vast majority of people are in state jobs and the state makes up much of the economy petty crime is widespread.
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