The evident deterioration of a structure in Matanzas, at risk of collapse, was reported by Dariel Vicedo, known on social media as "El Matancero Errante," in a post on Facebook explicitly addressed to the provincial government.
The shared images leave no room for interpretation: the concrete awning over the premises has already lost several pieces and has exposed, completely rusted steel rebar, posing the danger that a chunk could fall onto the sidewalk at any moment.
Dariel warned about the precarious condition of the structure and urged the authorities to take immediate action to prevent an accident.
"The question is not whether it will fall, it will clearly fall. The question is: Will they fix it BEFORE or AFTER the disaster?" he questioned.
The sign at the establishment identifies it as "Dispensary Center / Permanent Shift."
Matanzas is suffering the consequences of the institutional negligence that has prevailed for years.
In July, a property located on Milanés Street, between Manzaneda and Zaragoza, in the historic center of Matanzas, partially collapsed unexpectedly. It had been declared in poor condition since 2013, but the authorities not only ignored the technical assessment for 13 years, but in 2016, they handed over the deteriorated premises as housing.
A month later, three dangerous walls remain standing in the midst of the hurricane season, posing an active threat to neighbors and passersby, as reported by the newspaper Girón. The affected individuals stated: "The loose walls continue to pose a danger to life and there is a risk of damage to adjacent homes."
The historic center of Matanzas, declared a National Monument, has approximately 100 properties in a high state of disrepair, with 12% of its buildings being in poor condition and at risk of irreversible destruction.
The causes include a lack of planned maintenance, a shortage of construction materials, and a lack of funding, while the regime prioritizes the construction of tourist hotels over housing heritage and basic services.
The newspaper Girón warned that "what is at stake is no longer just the image of Matanzas, but the health and future of those who live there."
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