To put thought into action to solve problems; to remove every obstacle that hinders work and the possibilities of achieving results; to know that, even in difficult times, there are opportunities to be seized.
This perspective was shared Wednesday morning by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, at the Extraordinary Plenary Session of the Provincial Committee of the Party of Las Tunas. The meeting was also attended by Political Bureau member and Secretary of Organization, Roberto Morales Ojeda, as well as the main authorities of the province.
In the opening moments of the meeting, Morales Ojeda recounted how the main work objectives of recent times emerged. He referred to key party meetings—such as the 11th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Party—in which agreements were reached regarding tasks such as national defense, food production, the quality of essential services for the population, and the fight against corruption, crime, and illegal activities.
The Political Bureau member also emphasized the importance of Las Tunas—like the other provinces—being able to attract as much foreign currency as possible. Increase exports and move forward on the path of more rational use of all the resources we have at our disposal, starting with human capital.
The political leader alluded to important priorities for party work: he mentioned the economic battle, the struggle for peace, for unity, and for ideological firmness; and, among other questions, he posed to the party members: "How can we achieve a revolutionary consciousness that allows us to understand that everything will depend on our own efforts?"
Next, sharing an overview of what Las Tunas accomplished in 2025, as well as what is outlined as a commitment for the current year, the First Secretary of the Party in the province, Osbel Lorenzo Rodríguez, stated that the province has defined 228 commitments, the purpose of which is to transform the current situation for the better.
Other objectives—as the First Secretary in Las Tunas stated—include reducing the budget deficit; increasing revenue from exports of goods and services; and producing more food.
The party leader also emphasized the importance of continuing to work on optimizing the province's business structure, enhancing the territory's social impact, resolving a vital issue such as water availability, and further increasing the use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES).
Toward the end of the Extraordinary Plenary Session, President Díaz-Canel stressed the importance of achieving municipal self-sufficiency.
In this regard, he referred to the importance of creating the necessary conditions within a municipality's business structure, where economic actors can enjoy greater autonomy and a more prominent role. He reiterated that if the municipality prospers, so too will the province and, consequently, the country.
CAMAGÜEY, SECOND SCENARIO FOR REFLECTIONS
At the 14th Extraordinary Plenary Session held across the island in Camagüey, the opening remarks were also delivered by Roberto Morales Ojeda, who spoke about the priorities of Party work and reflected on the importance of giving their best as members, convinced that only individual effort will lead to tangible victories.
Unity, cohesion, creativity, and integrated management of all factors will be the guiding principles with which Cubans will overcome this difficult time, the Political Bureau member stated.
Following this, the First Secretary of the Party in the province, Walter Simón Noris, shared a summary of the territory's accomplishments in 2025 and referred to the commitments for the current year.
Among other points, he stated that the budget deficit was reduced in 2025. When addressing the commitments, he stated that over 90% of them pertain to the economic and productive sphere.
Simón Noris spoke of challenging commitments. Among them were reducing the budget deficit, as well as the number of loss-making companies, and continuing the land redistribution program.
Municipal self-sufficiency occupied a significant portion of the First Secretary's remarks.
Morales Ojeda recalled previous working meetings, in which guidelines were established that remain important today. "During 2024 and 2025, we have been visiting all the provinces," the leader noted, adding that not everything planned has been sufficiently effective.
"We must shift from an import-oriented to an export-oriented approach," he insisted. "We have to ask ourselves about everything that can be produced in the country but that we are not."
Invoking Fidel Castro, the Political Bureau member emphasized that "without discipline, nothing is possible." He spoke about the need to develop realistic plans, the vital cohesion between political and mass organizations, and the value of demanding accountability.
From the reflections of the activists emerged ideas related to the importance of doing things differently. Regarding the necessary change in mindset, Díaz-Canel stated that the first change consists of not blaming all shortcomings on the imperial blockade, many of which are related to inaction and a lack of proactivity in seeking solutions.
All economic actors must think about how to attract foreign currency, how to export more, and how to be more competitive, said the president, who reflected that as soon as everyone in the economic system is engaged in these goals, multiple potentialities can be unleashed.
CIEGO DE ÁVILA'S HEARTBEAT
On Wednesday afternoon, the Extraordinary Plenary Session of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of Ciego de Ávila also took place.
The internal workings of the vanguard organization, as well as food production—with, among other principles, the allocation of land to those who can cultivate it—were central to the ideas outlined as objectives in a meeting where the First Secretary of the Party in the province, Julio Heriberto Gómez Casanova, explained what the territory achieved in 2025 and what has been proposed for 2026.
The leader referred to the progress made in crucial areas such as the use of the Renewable Energies Sources (RES), as well as the application of science and innovation.
For his part, Morales Ojeda recalled that in 2024 the province received outstanding status, and that in 2025 it was chosen to host the National Commemoration of July 26th.
The Political Bureau member emphasized the importance of measuring work by tangible results and shared key concepts from Fidel Castro's thinking, highly relevant to current times and pertinent to Party work.
Challenges remain, such as increasing exports and boosting production—like milk and meat. In this regard, Morales Ojeda acknowledged the intensive work done in Ciego de Ávila, noting its talent and experience, which are essential to meeting commitments and continuing progress.
The discussion also touched on agricultural production and the importance of addressing shortcomings, as well as the need for the most efficient land allocation process possible.
Toward the end of the Extraordinary Plenary Session, President Díaz-Canel spoke about the importance of defending the ideas and concepts that underpin the necessary shift in mentality. He emphasized the value of replicating successful practices, with the certainty that everything will depend on the efforts of the Cuban people. The dignitary spoke about the importance of maintaining communication with the people, removing obstacles, seeking collective solutions to problems, and applying science and innovation to challenges during a day that, like previous ones, focused on the potential of a country that knows how to fight.
