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The authorities of the Party and the Government in Matanzas assessed the economic and social situation of the municipalities to address the fuel shortages, amid a crisis that affects transportation, production, and basic services in the province.
According to the Periódico Girón, in Facebook, during the meeting, new measures aimed at prioritizing local agricultural production, protecting vulnerable individuals, and reorganizing state employment in light of resource shortages were analyzed.
However, far from generating trust, the announcement sparked an avalanche of criticism from users who expressed frustration and fatigue over what they see as repeated promises without concrete results.
"Meetings and zero follow-up"
In the comments of the official post, several residents of Matanzas questioned the effectiveness of the measures.
"Meetings, agreements that are not fulfilled, zero follow-up on each issue... God, what suffering," wrote a user.
From the municipality of Unión de Reyes, another person reported the seriousness of the situation: “It’s all just talk. The municipality of Unión de Reyes is without water, without transportation for cancer patients who need their treatments, not to mention that there’s no food either… It’s very easy to speak from behind a desk and not have a sick family.”
There were also complaints about the electrical deterioration: “Everything sounds so nice, but when will the transformer in Limonar be ready? We are living like beggars.”
And others pointed out the widespread economic impact: “With this situation, no fuel, prices severely inflated, and the dollar sky-high... all families without foreign assistance are vulnerable, even state-owned companies.”
The announced measures
Among the measures communicated by the authorities is the prioritization of municipal agricultural production to meet food demand, as well as the identification of individuals and families in vulnerable situations to ensure they receive food and economic support.
The first secretary of the Party in Matanzas, Mario Sabines Lorenzo, urged to strengthen these mechanisms in each territory.
Additionally, it was announced that each municipality must have a center for the preparation and sale of cooked food at "reasonable prices," while local authorities will need to oversee price control.
In the healthcare sector, it was reported that hemodialysis patients from municipal capitals without equipped hospitals will be admitted, and subsidized trips for prioritized treatments in Havana will continue. Fuel for ambulances will also be guaranteed.
Labor adjustments and electrical crisis
The Provincial Directorate of Labor advised to reduce on-site presence in workplaces, keeping only essential staff in offices, and to promote teleworking to minimize unnecessary travel.
Meanwhile, the province is facing a complex electrical situation, with around one hundred damaged transformers and issues in municipalities such as Jovellanos, Perico, and Unión de Reyes, where there are also problems with water supply.
The distribution of products from the regulated family basket continues, although the most underdeveloped municipalities are Pedro Betancourt, Martí, Calimete, and Perico.
On the other hand, the Varadero Tourist Pole will initiate a process of relocating workers due to the decrease in hotel occupancy.
Distrust in the midst of exhaustion
Although the official discourse emphasizes reorganization, control, and prioritization of sensitive sectors, comments on social media reflect a growing discontent and a loss of confidence in the institutional capacity to reverse the crisis.
Amid meetings, plans, and calls for economic discipline, many citizens claim that the daily reality—blackouts, lack of water, limited transportation, and expensive food—carries more weight than any announcement.
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