Education honors the Ministry of Energy for collaborating in the development of Cuban children.

The Ministry of Education awarded the Ministry of Energy and Mines for its supposed contribution to the comprehensive development of children and adolescents in the country, despite complaints from Cuban parents about the harm that the energy crisis causes to students.

The recognition took place during an event held at the Central Palace of Pioneers, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the institution, where the ministry was highlighted "for its contribution and support in the holistic development of girls, boys, and adolescents in Cuba," according to a publication on X from that department.

The award arises despite the continuous complaints from Cuban mothers and fathers over the past year, who have reported the harm that the energy crisis on the island causes to children.

In the last three years, Cuba has experienced extensive blackouts, with power cuts lasting up to 20 hours a day in some areas, forcing entire families, including children, to sleep in the streets to escape the unbearable heat of their homes without electricity.

The impact of these cuts on daily life has been devastating and is evident in the complaints posted in parent groups on social media, such as "Cuban Mothers for a Better World," where several of them express their frustration because children cannot rest well to perform well in school.

Many have even opted to stop taking their children to classes because they are affected by lack of sleep and unsanitary conditions due to power outages.