A working group appointed by Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of the People's Power (ANPP), is in Las Tunas to support and monitor the implementation of economic and social transformations within the municipal government structures.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- At the start of the visit, Carlos Rafael Fuentes León, President of the Commission on Local Bodies of the People's Power, conveyed the key directives outlined by the Cuban Parliament's president to the province's top government officials, municipal leaders, and agency executives. A guiding principle stood out among them: "The population must feel that their representative body is at the heart of the issues."

During the meeting, it was emphasized that these transformations must benefit the communities where they are implemented. Participants agreed that the district delegate plays a fundamental role in this regard, as they must ensure the people's rights are upheld.

The meeting highlighted that the Assembly's role—specifically how it acts regarding the implementation of new economic and social transformations, sets local priorities, and fulfills its original mandate— is vital at this stage of the Revolution.

A central focus of the discussion was preparation and training regarding the transformation process, particularly concerning municipal decentralization and the approval of non-state enterprises.

It was noted that the municipality's director of territorial development now has the authority to approve MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises), a responsibility that requires officials to have a thorough understanding of current regulations. "We must prepare ourselves regarding the significance of these transformations. Above all, the population must be prepared; they need to understand the political-ideological content and know why these measures are being implemented," representatives of the ANPP emphasized during the session.

Participants agreed that these transformations are "what will help us move forward amidst the complex scenario we are living through today." In this regard, it was explained that this encompasses the government program and the more than 40 measures implemented within the socialist state enterprise —measures devised specifically to address the obstacles that had persisted for so many years.

"We are living through a deeply political and ideological moment. This is not the socialism we had envisioned, but rather the one we can actually build. It is a process that hinges on how each individual thinks and acts," it was stated.

It was highlighted that Municipal University Centers could play a fundamental role in this implementation process by leveraging their teaching staff to help explain the scope of the measures to the public.

Regarding land tenure, it was noted that the transformations allow for the recognition of private enterprise in agriculture and open up new possibilities for farmers, who can now develop economic projects.

During the meeting, provincial officials shared their views on the process. The director of territorial development pointed out that the state sector cannot be viewed in isolation; he underscored the importance of recognizing the need to fully staff the workforce, as well as the necessity of training both current employees and those interested in these job openings.

In the case of the Amancio municipality, it was reported that the Municipal Administration Council, the Municipal Assembly of People's Power, and the local population have taken action in response to public concerns, particularly about social work.