Solidarity activists send aid to those affected by Hurricane Oscar in Guantánamo.

In solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Oscar in Guantánamo, activists gathered a shipment of essential items donated by Cubans, which will be sent to the eastern region this Monday.

At the initiative of activist Yamilka Laffita, known as Lara Crofs, the humanitarian aid for those affected by the devastation of the hurricane includes non-perishable food, clothing, shoes, medications, hygiene products, and other items, such as toys for children.

This solidarity project has brought together activists and volunteers from Havana, Camagüey, and Santiago de Cuba, and has mobilized Cubans both inside and outside the country who have donated basic products and money to help transport the goods to their destination.

In a post on his social media, Laffita announced that the first shipment will leave this Monday for Guantánamo, with another one scheduled for Friday. This is in addition to a container with aid that has already been dispatched to the region and another shipment sent by actor Andy Vázquez and his wife from the United States.

He detailed the items that are urgently needed and the addresses of the collection points in Havana, Camagüey, and Santiago de Cuba, which will remain active until Friday. He also provided the bank account numbers and electronic payment systems, such as Zelle and Bizum, where individuals can make their monetary deposits.

"Any help is important in this situation; every little bit counts," emphasized Laffita.

Yankiel Fernández, leader of the "Aliento de Vida" project, also announced the departure of donations to Guantánamo this Monday and expressed his gratitude "to all those who have supported us and contributed donations, both in goods and financially, to help with transportation and cover travel expenses and purchase some resources."

He also thanked Lara Crofs (Laffita) "for the initiative" and "for always being there for everyone," as well as "the supporters and friends who have backed this cause of promoting the common good."

On his Facebook profile, Fernández emphasized that this weekend he once again had a "magnificent" team working with him, and he expressed his gratitude to the young people from the Belén IPUC Community, as well as to the volunteers and collaborators. "We are infinitely grateful for the outpouring of love that we have carefully sorted to send the best possible aid to Guantánamo," he said.

Other individuals and independent organizations in Cuba and internationally have been providing aid to those affected by Hurricane Oscar, which left communities cut off due to severe flooding in the eastern part of the country.

Among them are the activists of the solidarity initiative "Huellas," who launched a campaign through social media last Tuesday to provide assistance to those individuals.

The popular Cuban comedian Andy Vázquez, known for his famous character Facundo on the show “Vivir del cuento,” also made a call to help those affected.

"I am here to ask the community for help, to all the people who want to assist our brothers in eastern Cuba, who have lost everything. Those interested can contact me at 239-470-8181," said the actor on Friday on his social media.

Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Oscar in eastern Cuba, solidarity among Cubans has been essential in addressing the consequences of the floods and destruction left in its wake.

In the communities of San Antonio del Sur and Imías, the municipalities most affected by the storm, residents have organized to rescue those who were trapped, provide shelter for the displaced, and coordinate aid shipments from abroad.

The Cuban government's response to the flooding caused by Hurricane Oscar has been criticized for its slowness. In San Antonio del Sur and Imías, residents reported feeling abandoned by the authorities, who delayed in sending rescue teams and emergency supplies.

The ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel arrived last Wednesday in the municipality of San Antonio del Sur, where he faced direct criticisms and demands from the residents.

So far, there remains a preliminary toll of seven dead in Guantánamo, including a five-year-old girl. However, there are reports of missing persons that the government has not disclosed, and many Cubans estimate that the actual number of fatalities is higher.