The Cuban government announced this Wednesday the extension until October 27 of the suspension of classes and work activities in the country, citing the need for recovery after the hurricane and the restoration of the SEN.
"To continue the work arising from the recovery period of the damages caused by Hurricane Oscar in the eastern region of the country and the restoration of the National Electroenergetic System, the National Defense Council has decided to extend until next Sunday, October 27, the measures adopted by the Government, published on October 20, 2024, related to labor and teaching activities," official media reported.
The note added that "it is confirmed that workers who are mobilized under these circumstances receive the payment of their average salary, and those who, due to this suspension, do not attend work receive the payment of a salary guarantee equivalent to the salary scale of the position they occupy."
The brief note did not provide any other details about the measure, which extends the economic paralysis and in all areas that further sinks Cuba.
Indeed, it was last Sunday, October 20, that the government, in another similar notice, announced the suspension of non-essential administrative activities and classes for three days—until this Wednesday—due to the imminent passage of Hurricane Oscar through the eastern part of the country and the efforts to restore the national electrical system, which had been completely collapsed since October 18.
However, hours before the massive blackout, the Cuban government had already paralyzed the country due to the electrical emergency by implementing measures that came into effect that same day, with the announced goal of reducing electricity consumption and "preserving" the electric service to the residential sector as much as possible.
Today's announcement has immediately generated hundreds of comments from Cubans who agree that the situation in the country is indicative of a deep humanitarian crisis.
"Cuba is a ticking time bomb," stated a citizen.
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