Residents Block Santiago de Cuba Street with Garbage in Protest
In Santiago de Cuba's Mariana de la Torre neighborhood, residents responded to unresolved issues by entirely blocking Cristina Street with piles of garbage. This act was a protest against the failure of state services, including waste management and the Electric Company.
Independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada reported on his Facebook page that the community resorted to this drastic measure after several days of uncollected trash, which local authorities had neglected. The situation worsened when Electric Company technicians declared they could not restore power due to debris obstructing access to lines and transformers.
“Enough is enough.”
The residents used debris and containers to barricade the street, blocking vehicle access to press for action from authorities. Law enforcement and local officials arrived at the scene, but it's unclear if cleanup or repair efforts have started, according to the independent reporter.
Summary
Residents of Santiago de Cuba blocked Cristina Street with garbage as a protest against neglected waste management and power restoration issues, demanding immediate action from authorities.