The Cuban regime is working on the construction of 18 homes in the San Luis municipality, Santiago de Cuba: eight houses made from containers for families who lost their homes during Hurricane Melissa, and another ten homes of type 4 in the Julio Maceo neighborhood.
According to the Facebook post by the Municipal Assembly of the People's Power of San Luis, three of the eight homes built from containers are in the finishing phase, while the other five are still under construction.
The authorities anticipate delivering the first three houses soon, although they did not provide a specific date.
The released images show metal structures fitted with doors, windows, and roofs. However, their dimensions, interior conditions, and characteristics of ventilation and thermal insulation were not specified.
It was also not reported whether the affected families will have to pay for these homes or if they will be provided for free.
Another ten houses built with wood and lightweight materials
In addition to the eight container homes, the authorities are working on the construction of ten type 4 houses in the Julio Maceo neighborhood, also in the San Luis municipality, according to information from the Municipal Assembly of People's Power.
The photographs released by the Municipal Assembly of the People's Power show houses with walls covered in wooden boards, masonry bases, and roofs made of corrugated sheets. Some are painted, while others are still being finished.
According to the official information, four of these houses are nearly completed, although they still require some finishing touches and electrical installation.
The authorities acknowledged that the national shortage of resources has affected the progress of the construction projects, without specifying when all the houses will be ready.
Container homes: an alternative that is already generating controversy in Cuba
The construction of homes using containers is not new in Cuba. Since 2025, the regime has promoted this alternative to address the housing deficit, although its implementation has been marked by delays and concerns.
In Guantánamo, residents reported leaks, plumbing issues, and electrical failures in homes built with containers, which cost around one million Cuban pesos.
Previously, authorities had reported that some beneficiaries had to cover the cost of these houses, valued at approximately 900,000 Cuban pesos, despite having lost their homes due to weather events.
Economic concerns are compounded by issues related to habitability conditions. Cuban architect Abel Tablada warned that containers can become extremely hot spaces if they do not have adequate thermal insulation solutions.
In Santiago de Cuba, the authorities have not explained what measures are being implemented to ensure adequate living conditions or how much the new homes will cost.
As the construction progresses in San Luis, these questions remain unanswered for the families who are hoping to regain a roof after losing it during Hurricane Melissa.
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