Susely Morfa, often referred to as the "millionaire psychologist," led her inaugural volunteer effort as the secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) in Villa Clara this past Sunday. This announcement was celebrated by Morfa herself on social media platforms. "Every municipality in the province engaged in a productive day of volunteer work, focusing on planting sugarcane and various crops. At the Yabú production area, we planted 4 hectares of sweet potatoes. Nothing will hinder our determination to overcome challenges," Morfa declared. She has previously held political roles in Matanzas and now embarks on her new journey as the first secretary of the PCC in Villa Clara.
Morfa reported that on Sunday, they planted four hectares of sweet potatoes in the Yabú production zone. "Throughout the province, volunteer activities were conducted, focusing on the planting of sugarcane and rustic crops," she noted.
Since the early days of the Cuban regime, volunteer labor has been a staple initiative, aimed at mobilizing manpower and reinforcing political values. However, it faces criticism for being compulsory and lacking transparency in its organization and management.
Susely Morfa González began her political career within the Union of Young Communists (UJC), eventually rising to the position of National First Secretary. She has since served as First Secretary of the PCC in Matanzas and, as of 2025, in Villa Clara. Her involvement in the 2015 Summit of the Americas in Panama, where she claimed to have funded her trip personally, earned her the "millionaire psychologist" moniker. This statement drew criticism and mockery across media and social networks, highlighting the disparity between her official rhetoric and the economic reality faced by most Cubans.
Morfa is renowned for her triumphant rhetoric in support of the regime, a stance that has facilitated her swift political ascent. This year, she was appointed as the PCC secretary in Villa Clara by the Provincial Party Committee, led by Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau. The committee decided to relieve Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez of his duties, assigning him new responsibilities within the party structure.
Understanding Susely Morfa's Role and Volunteer Work in Cuba
What was the focus of Susely Morfa's first volunteer initiative in Villa Clara?
The focus was on planting sugarcane and various crops, including four hectares of sweet potatoes in the Yabú production area.
Why is Susely Morfa called the "millionaire psychologist"?
She earned this nickname after claiming to have personally funded her trip to the 2015 Summit of the Americas in Panama, a statement that led to public scrutiny and criticism.
What criticisms exist regarding the volunteer work promoted by the Cuban authorities?
The volunteer work is criticized for being mandatory and for its lack of transparency in organization and management.