"We will get through this, just as we have overcome others," says Díaz-Canel after the passage of Hurricane Rafael

The Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel visited several areas affected by Hurricane Rafael in Havana on Saturday afternoon, in an effort to oversee recovery efforts following the damage to infrastructure and essential services.

The official account of the Presidency of Cuba on X followed the stay of the leader in several locations in the Cuban capital, including his visit to the Eduardo García Delgado pre-university, where workers, students, and locals have been compelled to participate in the cleaning and restoration tasks in the area.

Although the center did not suffer structural damage, the fall of trees has impacted the community. In light of this situation, Díaz-Canel called for a swift cleanup of the debris and requested that both residents and workplaces participate in the cleaning efforts.

One of the most affected areas, the San Agustín neighborhood in the municipality of La Lisa, is experiencing difficulties with the electricity service, with dozens of families without power for over 72 hours.

During his visit to municipalities such as Marianao, Playa, and Plaza de la Revolución, Díaz-Canel exchanged words with workers and locals, who find themselves needing to improvise with the limited resources available to restore the electrical system and improve the streets.

In his statements, the president once again emphasized the message of "Cuba is standing" and that "we will get through this, as we have overcome others," highlighting a sense of unity and an apparent commitment from the youth and the Revolutionary Armed Forces to the revolution.

In recent days, Díaz-Canel has visited various provinces in Cuba affected by Hurricane Rafael, a storm that caused significant damage to infrastructure, particularly to the electrical supply and the condition of roads and green spaces.

The leader's visits, widely documented on social media and state media, have emphasized a message of "unity and resistance" as he tours the affected areas alongside groups of citizens and local representatives.

During a recent tour of Artemisa, the leader stated that "no one will be left helpless" and committed to supporting the families most affected. However, many citizens express skepticism regarding these promises, given past experiences where they faced challenges in effectively accessing resources and government aid following the impact of weather events.

The leader also described the claim of a collapse in Cuba as a "campaign," insisting that the situation is being managed and that the nation will overcome challenges thanks to the "resilience of the Cuban people."