The recent reactivation of the Oscar Lucero pumping station in Holguin. After more than 60 days of inactivity due to the theft of 180 meters of photovoltaic cable. It highlights a problem that is increasingly common in the province: vandalism.
This act of social indiscipline not only affects state infrastructure but also directly impacts the quality of life of citizens. Also who depend on constant access to basic services such as water.
Also the Holguin Water and Sewerage Company had to mobilize significant resources and rely on community collaboration to restore service. An effort that underscores the importance of working together in the face of adversity.
However, this is not an isolated case. Other vital sectors such as the Electric Company and Etecsa (the national telecommunications company). They have also reported an increase in acts of vandalism. Further aggravating the country’s economic situation.
Recently, the alleged perpetrators of the theft of oil from a transformer in Moa were arrested. An incident that illustrates how vandalism can have devastating consequences in a context already complicated by Cuba’s energy crisis.
The blockade imposed by the U.S. government has led to a critical shortage of resources. Making each criminal act have a disproportionate impact on the country’s ability to provide essential services.
Authorities in Santiago de Cuba have also warned of similar situations and the risks associated with these acts. Which not only endanger infrastructure but also threaten human life.
In Holguin, the Etecsa Territorial Division has reported approximately 27 incidents of vandalism in 2025. With losses exceeding 529,000 Cuban pesos. These figures are a clear indication of the economic damage being inflicted on the province and the country as a whole.
It is imperative that measures be taken to address this growing wave of vandalism. The protection of critical infrastructure must be a priority, not only to guarantee access to basic services. Also to safeguard the economic and social stability of the population.
Vandalism is not just a problem of crime. It is a phenomenon that affects each and every one of us. The recovery of essential services such as water, communications, and electricity depends largely on the collective commitment to eradicate this destructive behavior.
Institutions, authorities, and the community must unite to face this challenge and ensure a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.
By: Leannis Berbén Leyva
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