Highlighted in Holguin Key Role of Defense Zones

As part of the preparations for the “War of the Entire People,” Holguin on National Defense Day, showcased the pivotal role of Defense Zone 32 06 14 in Sao Arriba. As well as its capacity to protect the nation.

An exchange took place there with local residents and officials. Attended by Joel Queipo Ruíz and Osmany Viñals García, presidents of the provincial and municipal defense councils, respectively.

This zone, home to 7,946 people, is strategically significant due to its geographic location. Which serves as an access point to the city of Holguin and a defensive perimeter. It contains 12 economic sites and possesses infrastructure for food production and the generation of renewable energy through photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbines. It also holds significant water reserves, with 80 wells.

Queipo Ruíz emphasized that unity is the primary weapon. He noted that preparations for defense have intensified in recent months. Following events in Venezuela and Iran. As well as the constant threats of military intervention in Cuba made by the President of the United States.

He further stated that the country’s priorities include defense, food production, the recovery of the electrical power system, the generation of foreign currency, and support for vulnerable individuals. He added that the 176 “Economic and Social Transformations” are designed to unleash productive forces, with defense zones playing a leading role.

“We are facing a virtual war, a ruthless aggression against our country waged on social media. We must engage in this battle. Also to be prepared to defend ourselves on that front, in defense of the nation’s dignity,” he remarked.