Recently, a regrettable incident came to light that jeopardized the stability of the electrical service in the municipality of Moa. Thanks to the swift and coordinated action of the forces of the Ministry of the Interior (Minint). The perpetrators of the theft of dielectric oil from transformers in that town were captured and are now facing criminal charges.
The incident, which is already receiving the corresponding legal treatment, not only involved the theft of a costly resource. Also put vital equipment at technical risk. This equipment is now extremely difficult to replace due to financial limitations and the economic blockade the country is facing.
Given the seriousness of the incident. It is anticipated that both the investigation and the sanctions will be applied with the firmness and severity that the Cuban legal system establishes. For this type of attack on national assets.
However, once the dust settles from the arrest, a question remains that compels us to look beyond the police report. What goes through the mind of someone who decides to profit at the expense of their neighbors’ peace of mind?
Behind this theft lies a profound act of detachment and inhumanity. A transformer is not just a piece of metal and wires. It is the critical point where electricity becomes a household item. Entering the home of an elderly person, a child’s crib, or a hospital ward. The oil that cools and insulates it is the “life insurance” of that service. Whoever steals it for personal gain is, in essence, draining the collective well-being to line their own pockets.
In the midst of the current energy crisis, every piece of infrastructure becomes sacred. Safeguarding what we have is not just the responsibility of the authorities. It is an act of everyday sovereignty. The social irresponsibility of a few cannot outweigh the need for stability of the majority.
True prevention will come not only from the strict enforcement of the law, but also from the restoration of conscience. We must understand that our common heritage is the foundation of our resilience. Denouncing these misdeeds and protecting what belongs to everyone is not just an option. It is the only way to guarantee that light. In every sense it continues to reach every home. In Cuba, protecting what we share is also a way of defending ourselves.
By: Daimy Peña Guillén
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