Susely Morfa, known as the "millionaire psychologist", led her first volunteer work this Sunday as secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) in Villa Clara, as highlighted by the official herself on her social media.
"All municipalities in the province participated in a productive day of voluntary work in the planting of sugarcane and various crops. In the productive area of Yabú, we planted 4 hectares of sweet potato. Nothing will stop the determination to overcome difficulties," wrote Morfa, who had previously held political responsibilities in Matanzas and is now making her debut as the first secretary of the PCC in Villa Clara.
The official stated that this Sunday, they planted four hectares of sweet potato in the productive area known as "Yabú": "In the entire province, volunteer work was carried out, including the planting of sugarcane and hardy crops."
Voluntary work, established from the early years of the Cuban regime, continues to be promoted by the authorities as a means to mobilize human resources and "reinforce" political values, but it has been criticized for its mandatory nature and lack of transparency in its organization and management.
Susely Morfa González began her political career in the Union of Young Communists (UJC), where she became the National First Secretary, and has since held positions such as First Secretary of the PCC in Matanzas and, since 2025, in Villa Clara.
After an incident at the Summit of the Americas in Panama in 2015, when Morfa claimed to have financed her trip with her own resources, she earned the nickname "millionaire psychologist." Her comment sparked criticism and mockery in the media and on social networks, and the expression has been used to question her official narrative and her position within the Cuban political elite, contrasting sharply with the economic reality of the majority of the population.
Morfa is known for his triumphalist rhetoric in defense of the regime and his alignment with the official leadership, which has ensured him a rapid political rise.
This year, she was appointed as the secretary of the PCC in Villa Clara by the Plenary of the Provincial Party Committee, chaired by Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau. The body decided to relieve Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez of his position, who will assume new responsibilities within the party apparatus.
Frequently asked questions about Susely Morfa and her role in the PCC in Villa Clara
Who is Susely Morfa and why is she known as the "millionaire psychologist"?
Susely Morfa is a Cuban political figure who has held various positions in the Communist Party of Cuba, including First Secretary of the PCC in Matanzas and currently in Villa Clara. She is known as the "millionaire psychologist" since 2015, when at the Summit of the Americas in Panama, she claimed to have paid for her trip with her own resources, which generated criticism and mockery as it is considered that the trip was funded by the Cuban government.
What activities did Susely Morfa engage in during her first volunteer job as Secretary of the PCC in Villa Clara?
Susely Morfa led a volunteer work day in the province of Villa Clara, focused on the planting of sugar cane and various crops. In particular, she highlighted the planting of four hectares of sweet potato in the productive area known as "Yabú." Such activities are promoted by Cuban authorities as a means to mobilize human resources and reinforce political values.
What has been Susely Morfa's political rise within the PCC?
Susely Morfa has had a rapid rise in the Communist Party of Cuba, starting her political career in the Union of Young Communists (UJC), where she became the National First Secretary. Later, she served as the First Secretary of the PCC in Matanzas and head of the Department of Attention to the Social Sector of the Central Committee. In 2025, she was promoted to First Secretary of the PCC in Villa Clara, which reflects her alignment with the official leadership and her support within the Cuban political elite.
Why is the volunteer work promoted by the Cuban regime criticized?
Voluntary work in Cuba, established since the early years of the regime, is criticized for its mandatory nature and the lack of transparency in its management. Although it is promoted as a way to mobilize human resources and reinforce political values, many view it as an imposition with no clear benefits for the population, and they question its effectiveness and the transparency of its organization.
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