Yelisa Torres Hernández, a young woman from Santiago, who achieved a perfect score on the recent entrance exams for education in Cuba, was honored by the Committee for the Defense of the Revolution to which she belongs.
Manuel Falcón Hernández, the governor of the city, showcased the young woman's achievement on Facebook this Sunday as an academic milestone for the province of Santiago de Cuba.
"Coming from a humble family, Torres has shown that with dedication, hard work, and the support of family, friends, and neighbors, it is possible to achieve remarkable academic success," noted the leader.
According to Falcón, the young woman from the El Salaíto neighborhood was praised by her community for demonstrating "determination, academic excellence, and a commitment to the progress of the neighborhood."
Amid one of the greatest migration crises in Cuba, the leader expressed his confidence in the young Torres, stating that “she will become an inspiring example for other youth in the region. Her story is a testament to Cuba's commitment to education and the development of youth.”
However, the results of the entrance exams for higher education in the province of Ciego de Ávila reveal a profound crisis in the Cuban educational system, characterized by a lack of resources, student disinterest, and the massive exodus of educators.
The regime acknowledged that, in the Cuban History exam, the province recorded its worst results, according to figures provided by officials from that territory.
Approximately 500 students participated, and only 65.01 percent of those tested were able to pass the exam that measures knowledge of Cuban history, according to a report from the state-run newspaper Invasor.
However, the Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba will maintain the same schedule for university program admissions this year, which includes those who have deferred and even those who did not show up for the entrance exams.
The entity announced this through its Facebook page, stating that "there are degree programs and advanced technical courses available for all young people who wish to enter the University."
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