The board of directors of the National Union of Jurists of Cuba (UNJC) met in Las Tunas to strengthen the board and all grassroots structures, as well as to conduct an in-depth discussion on organizational changes, the work of scientific societies, and support for young jurists and law students.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- The meeting was led by Julio César García Rodríguez, head of the office overseeing the bodies of the People's Power system, the State, and the legal sector, accompanied by Minister of Justice Rosabel Gamón Verde, as part of the preparations for the organization's upcoming 10th Congress.

During the gathering, the organizational process for this event was discussed and outlined; the call for the Congress had been issued on June 14 during the national ceremony marking Legal Professionals' Day in Guantánamo. Among the agreements reached was the approval to elect two direct delegates to the conclave —one from the municipality of Las Tunas and another from Puerto Padre.

A key objective of the provincial board is to re-engage jurists who have moved into self-employment. Outreach efforts have reportedly already taken place, and these professionals have shown interest in rejoining the organization. Similar work is being done with retired professionals to involve them in training sessions and leverage their expertise. In this regard, emphasis was placed on the need for all of them to fully understand the nature of the Union of Jurists and its role in society.

The Minister of Justice highlighted the 192 legal regulations and four laws approved during the recent period as part of the nation's legal framework, and underscored the role of a legal group that supports and forms part of the government task force implementing economic and social transformations.

Emphasis was also placed on ethics as the paramount value for those working in the sector. They must have a command of regulations, defend sovereignty through legal means, and ensure adherence to the rule of law. "Sovereignty is defended through the law; hence the importance of the work performed by legal professionals amidst the current climate of hostility from the Revolution's enemies," it was noted during the meeting.

Regarding engagement with younger generations, the need to explain how laws work, foster a legal culture, and turn every setting into an opportunity to explain regulations was highlighted.

García Rodríguez, a member of the Cuban Communist Party's Central Committee (CCPCC), emphasized the congress's importance given the country's current context and announced that, in February, more than 100 legal professionals from other countries are expected to participate in opposition to the blockade and U.S. bias.

"We will begin with virtual meetings, but we will always raise our voices against United States policy regarding our country," she stated.