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The ongoing thefts of cables, fiber optics, and even ETECSA poles in Matanzas worsen the deterioration of the telecommunications system in Cuba, leaving thousands of users without service and highlighting the regime's inability to protect public infrastructure.
In recent days, the state-owned Telecommunications Company of Cuba (ETECSA) has reported new acts of vandalism against its network in the province of Matanzas, with a higher incidence in the municipality of Jagüey Grande, according to specialist Dailys Canales Santana from the company's Territorial Division.
Among the incidents are the theft of sections of fiber optic cable, copper wires, and even complete poles, actions that have caused interruptions in telephone and internet services, in addition to costly replacement and repair work, cited the official newspaper Granma.
"These situations have the corresponding reports and are part of a set of measures aimed at reducing risks and vulnerabilities in the infrastructure," the official stated.
The network disruptions are also due to the improper accumulation of waste on posts, cabinets, and other components, which has led to failures and service outages for users.
However, the population reports that the problems persist due to the lack of maintenance, oversight, and resources from the state-owned company.
ETECSA, the only telecommunications provider in Cuba, is facing a growing wave of thefts across the country.
In provinces such as Havana, Villa Clara, and Santiago de Cuba, similar incidents have been reported, affecting access to the internet and mobile phone services in both rural and urban areas.
While the authorities continue to insist on the need for citizen cooperation to protect the network, Cubans criticize the lack of lighting, surveillance, and security materials in the wiring, which facilitates thefts and highlights the state's failure to safeguard public assets.
The continuous theft of cables and copper materials, in a context of economic crisis and a growing black market, highlights the profound social decay on the island and the lack of control under the regime's management.
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