Florida, Nov. 10 — «If we focus solely on where life is better, while forgetting where our individual duties lie, we will be unable to solve the problems that affect our communities and the people as a whole.»
With these words, Nieves López Ruiz—a veteran founder of the Local Organs of People’s Power in Florida—called for a sense of responsibility during activities for the «My Neighborhood for the Homeland» (Mi Barrio por la Patria) participatory movement, held this Sunday in Constituency 30 of the town of Ortigal.
Though retired, Nieves López remains active in community affairs. She highlighted the lack of response from the Camagüey Provincial Waterworks Enterprise regarding a request for a technical inspection of the water-pumping system’s turbine. The system has been out of service for over a year in this rural locality, severely limiting access to this vital utility.
The gathering was attended by top political and government officials from Florida, who assessed various local challenges, including teenage pregnancy, support for vulnerable individuals, primary school attendance, and gaps in community medical services.
Key tasks for the residents, local leaders, and organizations of Ortigal include cleaning up yards and public spaces, strengthening grassroots mass organizations, and fostering greater collective participation in resolving the settlement’s problems.
The day concluded with activities for children, visits to families in critical social circumstances, and tours of various community facilities.
Before the event’s close, Misleidy Ramírez Núñez, First Secretary of the Communist Party in Florida, urged those present to address shortcomings with responsibility, unity, and commitment—»with the contribution of everyone, for the good of everyone.»
