Guantanamo.-In the final moments of the program broadcast by Radio Rebelde and aired nationwide, the Head of State thanked those who had reached out to the program. He noted that their concerns and questions were shaping the program’s agenda, which was already having an impact—as demonstrated by the level of interaction it had generated.
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“This direct exchange with the public is a sign of trust,” Díaz-Canel stressed during the radio program Criterio Compartido. He noted that citizens not only raise concerns but also offer suggestions. He also highlighted the Revolution’s humanitarian commitment, reflected in more than 32 social programs directly addressing issues affecting families.
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During Criterio Compartido, Díaz-Canel referred to the need to strengthen community-based work at the municipal level, as this, in turn, has an impact on the province and the country as a whole. He emphasized that communities are where the greatest potential for talent and popular participation can be found.
He also defended the “My Neighborhood for the Homeland” project, which, in addition to promoting production, encourages community vigilance and preventive efforts to combat crime.
“The community is the most strategic space where life unfolds; it is where the closest bonds of commitment among neighbors are found. How much could we accomplish in a community if we coordinated all its potential?”
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The President called for an end to bureaucracy and delays in responding to citizens. He appealed for greater sensitivity so that no Cuban would have to go through unnecessary procedures, noting that provisional administration mechanisms exist for matters such as land allocation. He also underscored the importance of popular oversight, sensitivity, and the ability to listen to fellow citizens.
In this regard, he stated that significant work had been carried out since the first program, with most of the people who had contacted the program being visited and provided with an appropriate explanation.
Direct interaction with residents demonstrates trust, as people raise concerns and offer suggestions. President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted this during the radio program Criterio Compartido, underscoring the Revolution’s humanist commitment, reflected in more than 32 social programs that directly address family-related issues.
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This forum for civic engagement and public information highlights the experience of the People’s Council for the benefit of the entire nation.
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Appearing on the program Criterio Compartido (Shared Views), Díaz-Canel underscored the need to strengthen community-level work, beginning at the municipal level, given its subsequent impact on the province and the country as a whole. He stressed that communities possess enormous potential for mobilizing talent and encouraging public participation. He also endorsed the Mi Barrio por la Patria (My Neighborhood for the Homeland) initiative, which promotes not only production but also neighborhood watch programs and crime-prevention efforts.
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The President called for an end to bureaucratic obstacles and delays in responding to citizens, urging officials to adopt a more sensitive approach so that no Cuban is forced to navigate excessive red tape. He noted that administrative mechanisms are already in place to address matters such as land allocation. He further emphasized the importance of grassroots oversight, empathy, and the willingness to listen to fellow citizens.
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At the outset, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed concerns raised by residents in several provinces, including food production and the energy situation. He also discussed the specific measures adopted by local authorities in response to those challenges.
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The Cuban President delivered heartfelt remarks during a week marked by profound emotion, particularly as he recalled his meeting with the families of the victims of the Barbados bombing. “They sought to destroy hope and kill the future. It remains an outrage.”
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The radio program Criterio Compartido (Shared Viewpoint) has been launched nationwide, featuring Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, in conversation with Radio Rebelde journalist Bárbara Betancourt.
Ya estamos en la radio para la segunda emisión de nuestro programa Criterio Compartido. Sintonícenos en vivo por Radio Rebelde. https://t.co/JZzNmjeIgD
— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) October 7, 2026
