With the priority of safeguarding human lives, the Holguin municipality of Cacocum overcame the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. An achievement for which it hosted the celebrations this Friday for the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution. With the participation of Manuel Marrero Cruz, member of the Political Bureau and Prime Minister of Cuba.
The provincial event commemorating this anniversary took place in Plaza 2 de Diciembre, located within the municipality. During the event, the performance of provincial indicators for the past year was evaluated. And commitments for the coming year were outlined.
Before a large gathering of residents of Holguin, Joel Queipo Ruiz, First Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC). He expressed his gratitude for the contributions of the people of Holguin to the province’s socioeconomic achievements. Including progress in implementing the Macroeconomic Stabilization Program and reducing the fiscal deficit.
With five municipalities showing a surplus, Holguin boosted local food production through the completion of spring and winter planting campaigns. While these campaigns were insufficient to meet all demand. They represented a step forward in increasing supply. The province also strengthened science and innovation management with the creation of the Scientific, Technological, and Industrial Park.
Social policies, cornerstones of the Revolution, also continued to be consolidated to guarantee the protection of vulnerable population groups. As evidenced by the approval of the National System for Comprehensive Care for Life and the creation of 25 childcare centers in workplaces, he explained.
The event highlighted the work of various entities and groups of workers who, in 2025, a year marked by the power outages and the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Achieved significant results that benefited Holguin society. These included the Holguin Cubs baseball team, the Cuban News Agency, and the General Directorate of Education.
Also the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba in the province noted that among the commitments for the coming year are strengthening political and ideological work. Improving the social protection mechanisms that are pillars of the Cuban system. Consolidating economic efficiency in all sectors.
For their outstanding contributions to key sectors such as the food industry, goods production, and agricultura. The municipalities of Moa and Calixto García were awarded the Outstanding status. Banes and Rafael Freyre were recognized. Also the host city of the celebration received the trophy and flag.
Worthy heirs to the region’s history of struggle, its inhabitants demonstrated their organizational, mobilization, and action capabilities. To confront and recover from the meteorological event that struck eastern Cuba last October. As well as their continued progress in social and economic indicators, added Queipo Ruíz.
The northeastern territory has achieved significant milestones in 2025. Distinguishing itself through progress in the energy transition. With the installation of four photovoltaic solar parks totaling 21.8 megawatts and several smaller ones. Being awarded the venue for Cuban Science Day in 2026.
Also participating in the anniversary celebrations were Manuel Francisco Hernández Aguilera, Governor of Holguin. Mariela Cruz Herrera, Deputy to the National Assembly and President of the Municipal Assembly of People’s Power; and other political and governmental authorities.
With information from CNA
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