“In Santiago we met with the team of Venezuelan brothers who, on the instructions of President Maduro, help in the recovery of the eastern provinces after the passage of hurricane #Melissa.

Through them we convey a strong hug to the dear people of #Venezuela. THANK YOU”, wrote the president in the social network X.

On the same platform, Diaz-Canel acknowledged the intense battle being waged in Santiago de Cuba against the wreckage caused by the meteor.

“Brigades from all over the country work alongside the beloved people of Santiago to restore essential services,” he said during his visit to the villages of El Cristo and El Caney, which he described as “full of history and courage”.

On the eve, the Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero, confirmed at the National Defense Council the receipt and continuous distribution of national and international donations intended especially for people in situations of vulnerability, pregnant women and low weight children.

Provinces and municipalities have prioritized the delivery of basic foods, such as rice, peas and oil, to the most affected communities.

Beyond material aid, Marrero emphasized solidarity as an intrinsic value of the Cuban people.

“We do not offer what we have to sare but share what we have,” said the head of government, recognizing the crucial role of non-state actors, businesses and citizens in general.

Given the damage to key infrastructures, the Cuban authorities have implemented creative measures to restore essential services.

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