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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel calls for agile social support
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has called for more agile, sensitive, and committed responses to address the needs of vulnerable families and individuals. Speaking during the radio program ‘Criterio Compartido’, Díaz-Canel emphasized that social issues should not be considered resolved until a comprehensive solution is achieved, urging officials to prioritize practical results over justifications.
The President noted that the intensification of the United States blockade and domestic energy limitations have worsened the country's economic and social situation, increasing the number of vulnerable citizens. He suggested that if existing regulations hinder the provision of aid, officials should seek alternative interpretations or modify the rules to better reflect everyday realities.
Currently, Cuba maintains more than 31 social programs designed to assist vulnerable sectors. Additionally, ongoing economic and social transformations include 12 thematic axes focused on social justice and personal care. Díaz-Canel highlighted the essential role of social workers in assessing family needs and recognized the contributions of both state institutions and sociocultural projects, such as Quisicuaba, in providing support.
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Cuba · Jesús Otamendi · Miguel Díaz-Canel · United Nations · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Cuba maintains more than 31 social programs to address vulnerability. www.perlavision.cu · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [DISPUTED] The UN General Assembly will vote on a Cuban resolution to end the blockade in late October. www.radiotaino.icrt.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Miguel Díaz-Canel urged for more agile and sensitive responses to social vulnerability. www.perlavision.cu · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 800,000 people in Cuba require differentiated attention. www.radiotaino.icrt.cu
- [DISPUTED] In 2025, the blockade resolution received 165 votes in favor, 7 against, and 12 abstentions. www.radiotaino.icrt.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] Economic and social transformations include 12 thematic axes related to social justice. www.perlavision.cu · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US blockade and energy limitations have increased the number of vulnerable people in Cuba. www.perlavision.cu · www.prensa-latina.cu