Yailén Rodríguez Velázquez.

Yailén Rodríguez Velázquez’s professional life is a clear example of how passion, hard work, and breaking stereotypes can build a solid career. With 14 years of professional experience, this chemical engineer —who graduated from the University of Oriente in 2012— has demonstrated that women’s talent knows no bounds. Today, she works successfully at the Copextel Las Tunas branch, where she joined in January 2024 to contribute her analytical vision and problem-solving skills.

The recovery process of the National Electric System (SEN) will continue over the next few hours.

At 2:00 a.m. this Tuesday, the Las Tunas electric micro-island began operating. The system was created by linking the plants in the northern region of the province with those in the provincial capital, a crucial step in restoring electricity service after the collapse of the National Electric System (SEN) the previous day.

Electric cars ensure mobility services for hemodialysis patients.

Transportation in Las Tunas is entering a new phase with the arrival of 10 Dongfeng electric vehicles, exclusively dedicated to strengthening mobility services for hemodialysis patients.

Young bank teller José Luis Cruz Cruz.

José Luis Cruz Cruz, 29, was selected this year as “Young BANDEC” for his performance at Branch 6301 of the Bank of Credit and Commerce (BANDEC, in Spanish) in the municipality of Puerto Padre. With nearly five years as a bank teller, he says that the constant demands have prepared him to handle any situation.

The Fire Department develops a training rescue actions during the Meteoro Drill.

The 2026 Meteoro popular exercise of actions in disaster situations is taking place this Friday, May 15, with the general theme "Strengthening the province's preparedness and response capacities to face disaster hazards of natural, technological, and health origin."