Eloida Hidalgo Gutiérrez is the delegate for constituency 48 of the Baire Popular Council, located in the Contramaestre municipality of Santiago de Cuba province. With years of experience, she works alongside the constituents who elected her as their representative—part of the “People’s Power” (Poder Popular) system—in a community defined by its patriots and revolutionaries, all striving for a better world.
Her presence suggests she is the ideal person to face the new challenges emerging globally—challenges that inevitably reach our local territory. Currently, the area is working to implement 176 measures for economic and social transformation, organized across 23 thematic pillars. In this process, the people themselves are the primary agents in carrying out these tasks, which will shape the future of both the municipality and the Cuban nation.
Journalist: When asked about the area she oversees in her role as delegate, she explained:
Interviewee: The constituency is located at the entrance to the Baire Popular Council area, covering 1.5 square kilometers. It is quite a large constituency, encompassing both rural and urban sections. A river runs through it, which can sometimes make reaching certain parts difficult; however, we employ a tailored approach to ensure we connect with everyone.
Journalist: How many constituents are in this constituency?
Interviewee: I have 2,000 constituents—it is a very large area. It includes four local branches (delegations) of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC), as well as two zones of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR).
Journalist: Regarding issues resolved during her tenure, she added:
Interviewee: In terms of housing, we have addressed several critical situations—such as providing roofing materials and tarps—and have supported the most vulnerable residents with various types of resources. Furthermore, we are providing meals to some vulnerable adults in the area. Q: When assessing the current school year, he noted:
A: The school year within the Council is progressing at a good pace; from my perspective, it got off to a quite promising start. Both students and teachers are present, along with a genuine desire to work. Our commitment now is to see the current school term through to completion, to provide all possible support to vulnerable families, and to improve their quality of life. In doing so, we remain faithful to the constituents who nominated us.
