Speaking on the radio program Criterio Compartido, the head of State noted that the Cuban population is aging as part of demographic trends and that the number of elderly people is growing—a group facing age-specific challenges that require attention.

He added that there are situations of “regrettable accumulated inequalities” that have placed certain individuals, families, and communities at a disadvantage.

“That is not the humanist vocation of the Revolution,” the president stated, noting that Cuba’s principles aim to overcome these inequalities, care for everyone, and uphold equity.

The president remembered that, at the conclusion of the National People’s Power Assembly session where these transformations were approved, he had emphasized that they were both economic and social in nature, driven by a social vision to strengthen programs that help mitigate and minimize these inequalities as much as possible.

In this regard, the leader reported that more than 30 social programs are being implemented to address family issues, alongside measures to tackle precarious living conditions—a key focus area within the broader transformation agenda.

Regarding issues with the shift toward digital banking, the president noted that the stability of the national electrical grid has a direct impact.

He announced a project to install photovoltaic systems at all bank branches, which will ensure service continuity and allow the banks to operate.

The leader admitted that, in many cases, electronic channels are the only available means for payment and commerce; however, he stressed that “it is important to move forward and consolidate the foundational concepts of digital banking, because it provides greater traceability and transparency.”

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