Blockade and Energy Crisis Aggravate Social Problems: Díaz-Canel

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attributed the country's economic crisis to the multidimensional aggression of the U.S. government, stating that this situation aggravates social problems accumulated since the Special Period, while announcing over 30 social programs and a project to install photovoltaic systems in all bank branches.

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Díaz-Canel denuncia en la radio recrudecimiento del cerco energético
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During an appearance on the radio program Criterio Compartido, the head of state noted that the Cuban population is aging as part of demographic dynamics and that the number of elderly people is growing—a group with problems typical of those ages that require attention.

He added that there are situations of "regrettable accumulated inequalities" that have caused disadvantages for some people, families, and communities.

"That is not the humanist vocation of the Revolution," the president expressed, indicating that Cuba's principles aim to overcome those inequalities, attend to everyone, and defend equity.

The president recalled that at the conclusion of the National Assembly of People's Power where the transformations were approved, he insisted that these were economic and social, with a social vision to strengthen programs that help mitigate and reduce those inequalities to the maximum.

In this line, the president reported that more than 30 social programs are being applied to address family problems, in addition to actions to address precariousness—a topic within the thematic axes defended in the transformations.

Regarding problems with banking, the president noted that stability in the national electrical system has a direct impact.

He announced that there is a project to install photovoltaic systems in all bank branches, which will guarantee services and allow banks to function.

The president indicated that many times there are no forms of payment or commercialization other than electronic means, but "it is important to advance and consolidate the foundational concepts of banking because it provides more traceability and transparency."

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