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Cuban Civil Defense General Staff Denies Alleged Official Statement on “Zero Option”

The Cuban Civil Defense General Staff denied a statement circulating on social media warning of a supposed “zero option” due to an energy collapse.

The alarmist text details a catastrophic scenario that would include the complete shutdown of transportation. Widespread power outages, cessation of water pumping, and extreme tightening of food rationing, among other measures.

“It is important to point out that the National Civil Defense General Staff has not issued any communication with that content or in that format. The actual statements from this institution are characterize being technical, measured, and specific. Regarding meteorological phenomena or concrete situations, and are publish exclusively through established official channels. Such as the Cuban government website, the Granma newspaper, and the verified social media accounts of the institutions,” reported Cubadebate.

“The supposed ‘Zero Option’ referenced in the false message is not part of the official vocabulary of Civil Defense or any Cuban government institution.

Likewise, the apocalyptic language used in the chain message. With phrases like ‘total collapse’ or ‘paralysis of national life,’ does not correspond to the institutional style. Which are usually focus on specific regions and directed at specific events. Such as hurricanes, heavy rains, floods, or cold fronts,” the statement added.

Given the proliferation of these types of false chain messages, the public is advised to be wary of catastrophic messages with sensationalist language, not to share unverified information. And to always consult official communication sources, which are the only authorized channels for issuing information of this nature.

The circulating message is an attempt to use the name and prestige of Civil Defense to instill unnecessary panic in the population. The institution continues to carry out its usual functions of risk management and citizen protection. Any official communication will be disseminate exclusively through established channels.

“Also the public is urged to act responsibly and help stop the spread of misinformation by not forwarding these types of messages. Whose sole purpose is to generate alarm and confusion,” Cubadebate concluded.

With information from Prensa Latina

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