Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Organization Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, highlighted from his profile on the social network Facebook the capacity of resistance of the Cuban educational system in the face of current economic and energy difficulties.

“Tomorrow, overcoming the rigors of the blackout, rising above the burden generated by shortages, seeking alternatives where others would have chosen to give up, Cuban homes will awaken in full bustle so that girls, boys, adolescents, and youth begin a new school year,” Morales Ojeda wrote.

The leader noted that, despite the limitations imposed by the economic, commercial, and financial blockade, education in Cuba remains a national priority.

“We know that it will not be easy, that many things necessary for the teaching-learning process will be lacking, the vast majority of them absent because the claws of the blockade prevent them; however, there will be women and men with intact dignity and the infinite love of those who go out every day to sow knowledge, those cannot be blockaded,” he pointed out.

In the midst of the energy crisis, the intensification of the blockade, and the economic limitations facing the country, the start of the 2026–2027 school year constitutes an act of resistance and collective commitment.

More than 1.7 million students return to classrooms, accompanied by teachers and families who, despite material shortages, uphold the priority of education as a pillar of the nation.

This beginning reaffirms Cuba's determination to maintain in-person learning, ensure educational continuity, and preserve the school as a space of hope and social unity.