Jorge Enrique Sutil Sarabia resigned from his position as governor of Camagüey after acknowledging errors in the performance of his duties, deemed incompatible with the responsibilities he held.
His resignation was accepted by the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel, although the Cuban authorities did not explain what the infractions were or the circumstances that led to his resignation. Also, it does not mention any administrative or criminal investigations, possible additional sanctions, or other officials involved.
The decision was announced this Tuesday through an informational note from the Cuban government disseminated on its official Facebook page.
The text indicates that Sutil requested to step down after acknowledging "errors made in the performance of his duties, incompatible with his responsibilities."
The statement specifies that the ruler Díaz-Canel approved the resignation and notified the Provincial Council of the decision.
It was also stipulated that the delegates of the People's Power be informed through the presidents of the municipal assemblies.
The authorities announced that Yennis León Mayedo, until now the provincial vice governor, will temporarily assume the governorship of Camagüey until a new official is elected.
Jorge Enrique Sutil Sarabia had assumed the governorship of Camagüey in June 2023, after being elected on May 28 of that year by the municipal delegates of the People's Power, at the proposal of Díaz-Canel.
In that process, Yennis León Mayedo was also elected as vice-governor, and now he is in charge of the province.
During his administration, Sutil Sarabia publicly acknowledged difficulties in various economic and social sectors of the territory.
In June 2025, it was admitted that Camagüey had produced only 4,000 tons of sugar during the harvest, which was equivalent to 17% of the planned target of 23,500 tons.
On that occasion, the then-governor expressed his dissatisfaction with the results of the provincial administration and acknowledged issues related to blackouts, food production, transportation, and the deterioration of public services.
In June, he participated, alongside the First Secretary of the Communist Party in the province, Walter Simón Noris, in overseeing the repairs of a significant breakdown in the water supply system of Camagüey, which left a large part of the population with severe service restrictions.
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