Amid a severe humanitarian crisis in Guantánamo, Miguel Díaz-Canel has chosen to travel in the opposite direction to the province of Artemisa, citing unresolved matters as his reason. The Cuban Presidency announced on X that Díaz-Canel began his work schedule this Thursday in the nation's municipalities, starting in Candelaria, Artemisa. His first stop was at the site of a photovoltaic solar park under construction, which is expected to contribute 21.8 MW.
While this news might seem promising to some, government data reveals that "the project is only 34% complete," indicating it is far from providing any significant benefits to the Cuban people. The Cuban leader stressed that developing the solar park is "the fastest and most efficient way to change the country's energy matrix."
Guantánamo's Plight Continues
Meanwhile, several areas in Guantánamo remain isolated, with entire families still missing in regions like Imías. The Cuban military is engaged in rescue operations in regions severely affected by intense flooding and has begun distributing food to populations that have lost everything.
Díaz-Canel visited Guantánamo on Wednesday, three days after the devastation caused by Hurricane Oscar. He assured the public that no Cuban had been left without support. Despite his assurances, some residents confronted him on the streets with harsh criticisms.
Local Voices of Desperation
In San Antonio del Sur, a man responsible for 29 children in a special needs school accused the government of abandoning them at the facility before the hurricane struck. Similarly, a Cuban mother shared a heartbreaking account right in front of the leader. "Water is what I need!" she exclaimed, desperate because her children lacked access to potable water and food. Her household had been without cooking fuel even before the hurricane's arrival.
Hurricane Oscar has left a preliminary toll of seven fatalities in Guantánamo, including a five-year-old child, underscoring the dire situation in the region.