The state-run program Mesa Redonda has announced a special broadcast scheduled for this Friday. The broadcast aims to inform the public about the new measures the Cuban government will implement in response to the "current situation," amidst claims by the regime that there is a "tightening of U.S. hostilities against Cuba."
According to the announcement, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, the Deputy Prime Minister, along with the Ministers of Labor, Transportation, Higher Education, and Education, will appear on the program.
The broadcast, as advertised on social media, is set for this afternoon and is described as an informative session meant to clarify the government's actions regarding the energy crisis. However, no specific details about the measures were provided in the announcement.
The invitation highlights that the officials will attend the program to "inform about the measures" being implemented, tying them to the government's response to external pressures, particularly from the United States.
On Thursday, Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged what millions of Cubans are already experiencing daily: the nation is reliving the harsh years of the Special Period.
In a lengthy address, the leader admitted that since December 2025, no oil shipments have arrived from Venezuela, and the dictatorship is facing a severe energy crisis with no immediate solutions or external allies in sight.
Díaz-Canel stated that the situation "cannot be solved overnight," and the Council of Ministers has approved a set of directives to tackle the acute fuel shortage.
Following his remarks, several provinces suspended national bus services, and universities have had to rearrange their class schedules.
Granma, Las Tunas, Camagüey, and Holguín provinces have also experienced the suspension of interprovincial transportation services due to the energy crisis. This disruption significantly affects the mobility of Cubans who rely on these services for their daily activities.
Understanding Cuba's Energy Crisis and Its Implications
What is the purpose of the special broadcast by Mesa Redonda?
The special broadcast aims to inform the Cuban public about the measures the government will take to address the ongoing energy crisis.
Who will be present on the Mesa Redonda program?
Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, along with the Ministers of Labor, Transportation, Higher Education, and Education, will appear on the program.
Why is Cuba facing a severe energy crisis?
Cuba is experiencing a severe energy crisis due to the lack of oil shipments from Venezuela since December 2025, coupled with worsening economic conditions and no immediate external assistance.