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In the small coastal village of Caracoles, in the province of Santiago de Cuba, the residents live with the certainty that every journey to the boat could turn into a tragedy.
This is how independent communicator Yosmany Mayeta Labrada describes it in his report, published this Thursday, where he points out that the passenger dock, the only way out by water from the location, shows broken wood, open holes, and a complete lack of signage warning of the danger.
According to Mayeta Labrada, an elderly man fell into one of the holes, and although he did not suffer serious injuries, the locals assure that this is not the first time an accident has occurred.
Additionally, they report that the deterioration was flagged more than a year ago, but local authorities and the Ministry of Transport have not taken action.
"Caracoles does not ask for luxury. It asks for security. It asks for humanity. It asks for immediate action," concludes the text of the complaint.
Caracoles is located on the coast of Santiago de Cuba, in an area where the sea and the mountains intertwine.
According to cartographic sources, it is located near islets such as Cayo Granma and La Socapa. In this rugged environment, the boat is more than just a means of transportation; it becomes the thread that connects its inhabitants to the outside world, to work, supplies, and hope.
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