Vehicle traffic has been restored between Guantánamo and Imías following the passage of Hurricane Oscar.

Vehicle traffic between the city of Guantánamo and the municipality of Imías, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Oscar, was restored on Saturday afternoon, facilitating the arrival of assistance to the local residents.

This reopening allows for the immediate start of food distribution operations and essential donations for the recovery of the municipality, said Cuba's Minister of Transport, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, through his Facebook profile.

Until now, transfers were made via the Moa-Baracoa route, which involved a journey of over seven hours and significant fuel consumption. With the new connection, the travel time is reduced to just two hours from the provincial capital, making support logistics much easier.

Brigades from the Ministry of Construction, coming from various provinces, have been working on the restoration of the passage. "Today, during our visit to the area in the afternoon, we confirmed that at any moment during the night or early morning we could share this long-awaited news," wrote the official.

The Minister indicated that a cautionary circular will be necessary, as traffic has been allowed through a temporary path and rehabilitation work will continue.

Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Oscar on the eastern region of Cuba on October 20, 2024, the municipality of Imías became cut off due to flooding and severe damage to its infrastructure. Emergency brigades established a temporary route from San Antonio del Sur to Macambo, which allowed for partial access to be restored and facilitated assistance operations.

In general, Hurricane Oscar caused significant damage to the road infrastructure in eastern Cuba, blocking essential routes and hindering the distribution of humanitarian aid.

The strong winds and accumulation of water left several rural communities isolated, complicating rescue efforts and resource distribution. The mountainous areas were particularly affected, with landslides blocking multiple access routes.

The situation remains critical, with loss of life and citizens demanding action due to the lack of official information and basic services during the emergency.