Alert about the risk of concrete collapse in a 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 measures to solve the problem.

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

A building located in the historical center of the city of Santiago de Cuba, due to structural damage, poses a danger to people; however, the risky situation does not seem to represent a concern for the regime.

Aris Arias Batalla, representative of the Red Cross in the area, raised awareness of this issue on Facebook: “Almost completely detached some of the concrete strands found on the roof, what do the residents of this family and state building expect?”

Facebook capture / Aris Arias Batalla

The rescuer pointed out that in that building "there is also the teaching module belonging to the Camilo Torres health area," warning 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 have to regret," said Arias, who indicated that the building is located on 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 in other parts of the city, are in the same situation.

Although this report warns about a building whose construction problems endanger the lives of people in Santiago de Cuba, the reality is that these scenes are repeated all over the country.

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

In an interview with the site CubaNet, González denounced the critical conditions of his home, located on Churruca Street, between Daoiz and Velarde, which has suffered two partial collapses and could come down at any moment.

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

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