An important meeting with economic stakeholders—including self-employed individuals (TCPs) and MSMEs—from the municipality of Contramaestre, in the province of Santiago de Cuba, was held at the Party’s assembly hall. The meeting was attended by Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, First Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Manuel Falcón Hernández, Governor of the province. Also present were executives from key local enterprises. The gathering aimed to boost economic development in the municipality.
At the start of the meeting, which took place in a positive atmosphere, the Provincial First Secretary highlighted the significance of economic and social development for Contramaestre—particularly as the 176 transformation measures (organized into 23 thematic areas) are being implemented. She noted that Contramaestre is the best-positioned municipality in the province to make progress, thanks to its geography, which supports the cultivation of various food crops for the population, as well as other natural advantages that foster comprehensive development—potentially serving as a model for the rest of the province.
She further pointed out that Contramaestre possesses several robust economic entities capable of contributing to this effort. They can provide support in other areas, such as assisting the most vulnerable, supporting institutions like hospitals and daycare centers, aiding retirees with pension-related matters, and caring for children without family support.
“If everyone present here follows the established guidelines,” the political leader added, “we are confident that Contramaestre will overcome its current slump and advance in its economic and social development—for the benefit of a people who have resisted, and continue to resist, the pressure exerted by the empire through its ruthless blockade.”
The exchange with the municipality’s economic stakeholders proved fruitful, yielding insights that contributed to the stated objective: strengthening unity and driving progress across all sectors of the local economy and society.
