A massive accumulation of garbage along the railroad tracks in Las Tunas has sparked outrage among residents, who are denouncing the deterioration of the area and years of issues with waste collection.
The situation was outlined in a post made in the group Facebook Revolico Las Tunas, accompanied by a photograph showing a vast area covered with cardboard, plastic bags, household waste, and other litter.
The author of the publication, identified as Gema Hernández, also stated that starting this Thursday, the stretch between the ruins of the old Manatí station and the airport avenue would be closed "for expansion work on the landfill."
So far, there is no official confirmation regarding those works or the announced closure, so the claim about a possible expansion of the landfill is limited to the report circulated on social media.
The image, however, shows the extent of the accumulation of waste in the area and provoked numerous reactions from residents.
One of them claimed that he has been reporting the growth of the dump for years and stated that he had previously faced intimidation for writing about the issue.
"A few years ago, I published the beginnings of this dump, and instead of taking action, the few who approached me intimidated me by saying that if I continued with those posts, I would have problems," he wrote.
"Now the problem lies with the government, which does not have the resources to collect the solid waste from the city, and we have become a large garbage dump," he added.
Another resident stated that garbage has not been collected in front of building 42 since October 2025, while other users raised concerns about the proximity of waste to areas where food is sold.
The problem of waste alongside the railway lines has recent precedents in the province. Last week, the Habana-Guantánamo train had to stop in the Aguilera neighborhood due to a mountain of waste blocking the track. The passengers themselves helped to clear the rails, allowing the train to continue its journey.
The waste collection crisis in Las Tunas has even been acknowledged by official media. In February, the province ran out of fuel for the collection vehicles, while hundreds of micro-dumps were reported near homes, schools, and health centers.
The lack of personnel has also complicated the service: the area needed 657 cart drivers but had only 229, just over 60 of whom were in the provincial capital.
Even the government's responses have been insufficient. In September 2025, local leaders even blamed the citizens and private businesses for the accumulation of garbage, evading institutional responsibility.
"We've become a complete dump, and with so many kiosks selling food, where is Communal Services, Public Health, what has happened to Cuba?" questioned a neighbor in response to the new complaint.
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