Warning issued about the risk of concrete collapse in state building in Santiago de Cuba

The poor structural condition of a building in Santiago de Cuba puts people's lives at risk; however, the local government has not taken steps to address the issue.

Edificación en peligro en Santiago de Cuba © Collage Facebook / Aris Arias Batalla
Building at risk in Santiago de CubaPhoto © Collage Facebook / Aris Arias Batalla

A building located in the historic center of Santiago de Cuba poses a danger to people due to structural damage; however, this hazardous situation does not seem to be a concern for the regime.

Aris Arias Batalla, representative of the Red Cross in the area, raised this issue on Facebook: "Almost completely detached from the concrete strands on the roof, what are the residents of this family and state building waiting for?"

Facebook capture / Aris Arias Batalla

The rescuer pointed out that this building also houses the educational module belonging to the Camilo Torres health area, highlighting that such a detachment could cause injuries to health workers and students.

"It is better to take action before a fatal accident occurs; it is better to prevent than to mourn," Arias stated, noting that the building is located at the extension of Carnicería, between San Basilio and Santa Lucía streets.

Arias Batalla also had to report that several other buildings on different streets, both in the center and throughout the city, are in the same condition.

Although this report highlights a building with structural issues that pose a risk to people's lives in Santiago de Cuba, the reality is that such scenes are repeated throughout the country.

Aracelia González Díaz, a Cuban mother, lives in fear of losing her family if the house they reside in, located in the Cerro municipality of Havana, completely collapses.

In an interview with CubaNet, González condemned the poor conditions of his home, located on Churruca Street, between Daoiz and Velarde, which has experienced two partial collapses and could fall down at any moment.

A portion of the interior façade of the Higher Institute of Design (ISDi) in Havana, which had been propped up and closed since 2022, recently collapsed.

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