A resident of Aguada de Pasajeros, Cienfuegos, reported the existence of an open pit, unprotected and containing stagnant water along with numerous larvae in the Community Bloque 16. She stated that this situation has been reported several times without a definitive solution being provided.
Yari Castro made the complaint public in the Facebook group "Revolico Aguada de Pasajeros", where she shared two photographs showing the open drainage with damaged concrete edges and dark water collected inside.
The neighbor's main concern is that a child might fall into the pit.
Castro warned that if a child falls into the pit, those responsible will have to answer for it, stating that workers have previously been to the site, but the issue persists.
According to their testimony, the pit is uncovered during certain work activities and remains open despite the complaints from residents.
"We tell him to cover it up, and he responds that he is going to work but does nothing; he leaves it open," he reported.
Castro also drew attention to the number of larvae present in the accumulated water, especially during times when the rains favor the proliferation of mosquitoes.
The images reveal numerous larvae in the water, although it is not possible to determine from the photographs which species they belong to.
The report comes amid a complex epidemiological scenario in Cuba. The Ministry of Public Health acknowledged the simultaneous circulation of dengue, chikungunya, Covid-19, influenza, hepatitis, and acute diarrheal infections.
Stagnant water provides a favorable environment for mosquito breeding, which is why health authorities commonly recommend eliminating potential breeding sites as part of prevention measures against vector-borne diseases.
The danger of open structures in public spaces has already had fatal consequences in Cuba. In February 2025, Jonathan Oliva, a 13-year-old teenager, died in Havana after being pulled into a drainage system during heavy flooding.
Aguada de Pasajeros has also reported other complaints this year related to the decline in basic services. In June, residents of Real Campiña reported having gone 27 days without drinking water, in addition to prolonged blackouts.
Castro closed his publication by holding the authorities accountable for any accidents that may occur, and he stated that if anything happens, he will demand answers for what he considers negligence.
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