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The Cuban government approved the temporary release of municipal delegates from their jobs in order to increase their political presence in the neighborhoods amid the worsening economic and energy crisis.
The measure was adopted through the Agreement No. 556-X of the Council of State, signed by the president of the National Assembly of People's Power, Juan Esteban Lazo Hernández, and addresses the complex situation characterized by prolonged blackouts, fuel shortages, and the deterioration of basic services.
The agreement also cites Article 193 of the Constitution, which establishes that delegates must fulfill the mandate conferred by their constituents in the interest of the community, balancing that responsibility with their usual duties.
With this reference, the Government aims to provide legal backing for the decision to temporarily release certain delegates from their jobs.
According to the official document, the presidents of the Municipal Assemblies will be able to assess which delegates are released from their work duties to dedicate more time to direct attention in their jurisdictions, in a context of increasing social discontent.
The text acknowledges the limited availability of fuel, the issues with the electrical system, and the challenges in ensuring essential services, while also attributing part of the situation to the measures implemented by the United States government.
The agreement stipulates that delegates must keep the population informed about government decisions and promote community participation in matters related to food production, price control, and energy—areas that are especially sensitive in the current context.
The document emphasizes that the delegates must prioritize sensitive issues such as food production, the energy crisis, and price control—topics that currently account for a significant portion of public discontent due to inflation, blackouts, and shortages of basic goods.
Likewise, the Popular Councils and local administrations should strengthen control over territorial entities and conduct systematic analyses of management in each community.
The provision will be overseen by the Commission for Attention to Local People's Power Bodies and the Secretariat of the National Assembly, as the country faces one of its most critical moments in terms of energy and economic issues in recent years.
The provision does not set a specific deadline for its validity, as it states that the labor release will remain in effect "until otherwise provided," leaving the duration of the measure open depending on the evolution of the crisis.
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