The prime minister of the Cuban regime Manuel Marrero Cruz stated that they are working to end power outages, but it is not an easy task.
During the main speech at the July 26 event in Ciego de Ávila, Marrero stated that “reducing the inconvenient blackouts that greatly affect the population, the economy, and, in general, the life of the country” is imperative.
"But," he warned, "it is not an easy task. However, as we have explained, there is a program and a strategy that we have been working on with the goal of gradually achieving stability in the service and energy sovereignty."
"It is essential to unite everyone in the daily battle against our own mistakes that exacerbate the difficulties," he added in the usual rhetoric of the regime's leaders, disconnected from the daily struggles of Cubans facing power outages of more than 20 hours.
Additionally, he acknowledged that not all the problems facing Cuba are due to the U.S. embargo, publicly admitting the existence of internal errors and deficiencies that must be addressed with “our own efforts.”
In a country where dissent is suppressed and there are nearly 1,000 political prisoners, Marrero also emphasized that he does not give up on having a "just and democratic" nation.
In a speech filled with the clichés of regime propaganda and lacking much to highlight, Marrero Cruz acknowledged the economic crisis that Cubans are facing, referring to the places visited in Ciego de Ávila, while appealing to the enthusiasm and joy of the working collectives.
The leader referred to the late dictator's ability to "turn setbacks into victory" in the year when the regime will commemorate the centenary of his birth.
He also stated, without explaining how, that in 2026 the regime would focus on prioritizing "the increase of national production, the acquisition of foreign currency, and the strengthening of the socialist state enterprise, in order to address issues that threaten the well-being of the population."
The event for the 72nd anniversary of the assault on the Moncada barracks, once the most important celebration of the regime, began around 5 AM and was attended by the nonagenarian Raúl Castro, along with Ramiro Valdés and José Ramón Machado Ventura, in addition to Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy and Socioeconomic Situation in Cuba
What did Manuel Marrero Cruz state about the blackouts in Cuba?
The Cuban Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, stated that they are working to end the blackouts, but acknowledged that it is not an easy task due to the complexity of the country's energy situation. He assured that there is a program and a strategy to gradually achieve stability in the service and energy sovereignty.
What are the causes of the energy problems in Cuba according to Marrero Cruz?
Manuel Marrero Cruz acknowledged that not all energy problems are attributable to the United States embargo and admitted the existence of internal errors and deficiencies that must be addressed with "our own efforts." Additionally, he mentioned the lack of fuel and logistical issues as further causes of the blackouts.
What measures does the Cuban government plan to implement to improve the energy situation?
The Cuban government plans to prioritize investments in solar parks to restore the National Electric System (SEN). The construction of 55 solar parks with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts has been promised before the end of 2025. However, these promises have been repeated unsuccessfully in previous years.
What is the Cuban government's stance on the current economic situation?
The Cuban government has officially admitted that economic recovery is still far off and that "there is much left to be done." Despite the crisis, the government continues to reaffirm its commitment to socialism as the only possible path, without providing concrete and effective solutions to the economic problems.
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