In a laughable display of leadership, Beatriz Johnson, the First Secretary of the Party in Santiago de Cuba, joined the planting of sweet potatoes last Sunday during a recent visit to the municipality of Palma Soriano, a moment that was shared on social media as a "model to follow."
The governor of Santiago de Cuba, Manuel Falcón, shared an image on Facebook this Tuesday showing Johnson "bending down" in a furrow in El Sitio, participating in the planting of sweet potatoes alongside other farmers, although they are not visible in the photograph.
“For over 12 years we have worked together, and I can attest that she has an unbreakable spirit and that there is no task too difficult for a woman like her,” said Falcón, emphasizing that the hardworking PCC secretary has participated in harvesting, coffee gathering, and volunteer work since she was a child.
According to the governor, Johnson “humbly got to work,” highlighting the values of the leader, who a few years ago moved to one of the few areas in Santiago de Cuba that does not suffer from blackouts or water supply crises, very close to the Plaza de la Revolución and a military zone.
However, in March, Johnson, who personally experiences the issues faced by the population of Santiago de Cuba, urged people to "not lose hope" in the face of the water supply crisis.
The leader was recorded at a work meeting while requesting that people be informed about how everyone will have "their little bit of water" within a week.
During that same month, amidst the protests in Santiago de Cuba, Johnson provided a series of explanations to the people that she claimed were understood by the citizens. However, just a few hours later, the demonstrations resumed.
During an appearance on the state-run channel TurquinoTeVe, the leader admitted, “We cannot deny that it was a situation of great tension,” although she quickly attempted to downplay the magnitude of the protest: “But as always, the people understood, because they saw us, the highest authorities of this province, standing firm in the face of the problems.”
The "response of the Cuban leaders" to the protests that shook Santiago de Cuba last March sparked a wave of memes that contributed to social criticism regarding the handling of the crisis in Cuba.
La Johnson led this blend of humor and protest that demonstrated the widespread support of the people and her popularity among them.
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