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An unusual exhibition by the company Servicios Comunales "decorated" an area of the Alameda in Santiago de Cuba this Saturday.
This is evidenced by the photos published by reporter Yosmany Mayeta Labrada on his Facebook account. Brooms, a cart for collecting trash, a shovel, and even a coffin! are displayed in Santiago de Cuba this weekend.
"If today was the day you chose to stroll along the Malecón and the Alameda of Santiago de Cuba, it’s a great option, as you'll come across an exhibition of Community Services, where you'll see everything from the 'working tools' of the street sweepers to the coffin or the soil of the cemetery where you'll be buried," wrote Mayeta.
The reporter joked that Santiago de Cuba "has it all," and this is evidenced by the exhibition taking place in a very busy area of the city.
Hundreds of online comments insisted that this is a mockery of the people of Santiago given such an exhibition, while in funeral homes there are no coffins to mourn the deceased.
"There are no coffins for those in need, but there are for the exhibition," someone said. In contrast, others argued that such a display should not take place in a location where children go to play.
" Oh! My God, my daughters see that and won't sleep, for God's sake," wrote an internet user.
The "exhibition" takes place two weeks after six armed robbers broke into the municipal office of Community Services in Santiago de Cuba and stole more than five million Cuban pesos (CUP).
On Corona Street #806, between Santa Rita and San Carlos, the assailants attacked and threatened five security guards, one of whom was armed.
The robbery directly affected the employees of the entity, and some gathered in the nearby areas demanding information about the payment of their salaries, after spending the entire month cleaning the streets of Santiago.
So far, neither the authorities nor the state-controlled press have provided any information about the incident.
Despite communal workers "demonstrating" that they have tools for their job, videos have surfaced on social networks showing the lack of resources and care for the personnel in Comunal who collect garbage without gloves or other protections.
A video filmed in Havana showed a worker throwing the accumulated trash in the street into a truck, using only his hands, while another person received it at the top of the vehicle.
Similarly, it was evident how they lacked basic tools for work, such as a broom, a shovel, or a dustpan to be able to gather the waste.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Services Exhibition and the Situation in Santiago de Cuba
What is being displayed at the Community Services exhibition in Santiago de Cuba?
The exhibition of Community Services in Santiago de Cuba features straw brooms, a garbage cart, a shovel, and a coffin. This showcase has faced criticism and mockery from citizens, who believe it is a mockery given that funeral homes are lacking coffins for those in need.
Why has the exhibition generated controversy in Santiago de Cuba?
The exhibition has sparked controversy because it showcases a coffin while funeral homes are lacking them. Citizens believe it is a mockery of the real needs of the community in a context of scarcity of basic resources, such as coffins for burying the deceased.
What recent incident has affected the workers of Common Services in Santiago de Cuba?
A theft of over five million Cuban pesos impacted the workers of Comunales Services. Six armed thieves raided the municipal headquarters, creating uncertainty about the salary payments for employees who have worked throughout the month.
What is the situation of funeral services in Cuba?
Funeral services in Cuba are facing a crisis with a shortage of coffins and funeral transportation. In Santiago de Cuba, there have been reports of burials in cardboard boxes, and the lack of hearse services in several provinces has forced citizens to seek improvised solutions to bury their loved ones.
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