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Social transformations analyzed during meeting with Minister of Labor in Holguin

On October 8th, a meeting presided over by the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Jesús Otamendiz Campos, took place to address key labor and social security transformations. The meeting involved social workers and representatives from various local agencies and institutions.

Also present were Yoel Queipo Ruiz, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and First Secretary of the PCC in Holguin province. Manuel Hernández Aguilera, National Assembly deputy and provincial Governor; and Yaridiz Viento, First Deputy Minister.

Attendees included members of the PCC Provincial Bureau and the provincial government. As well as officials from the Ministry of Labor and the World Food Programme. Deputy mayors responsible for social and economic programs, heads of prevention departments. With a broad representation of social workers from the Holguin municipality.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss issues related to social security, social work, and the new dynamics being implemented in these areas. Driven by the economic and social transformations currently underway in the country according to the Minister of Labor.

Moreover the Minister of Labor and Social Security highlighted the strengthening of social work. Particularly regarding support for vulnerable individuals, families, and groups. Also the identification of issues and the coordination of responses to help bring about positive change.

A key focus of the session was a discussion on the implementation status of the Government’s 2026 Economic and Social Program and the broader economic and social transformations. The Minister of Labor and Social Security provided a detailed explanation of these social sector changes in a seminar-style format.

The exchange served as a forum to learn how these policies are being applied at the local level, identify challenges, and share the experiences of those working directly with the population.

By: Indira Vania López Samé

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