Guantánamo.- Outlets and kiosks are currently being surveyed by the Provincial Delegation of Territorial Planning and Urban Development (INOTU, in Spanish abbreviation), in Guantánamo Province. The goal is to organize public space and refine the official figures for these establishments, following the discovery of inconsistencies in previous reports.
Niurka Terrero Rauseaux, Director of Inspection and Control for the territory, explained that the measure also aims to verify documentation, urban conditions, and potential illegal activities, without imposing fines at this initial stage.
The process is being carried out gradually by People’s Council to ensure the quality of the information. According to Inotu authorities, the review is neither intended to generate revenue nor to impose restrictions.
“It’s not about prohibiting, but about regulating. Those who lack the required documentation or violate urban regulations will be relocated or evicted if they are encroaching on a prohibited area. Fines will not be issued at this initial stage,” he added.
In addition to the legal and urban planning status, inspectors will verify the aesthetic conditions of each kiosk. Owners who do not meet the image standards will have up to seven days to bring their facilities up to code.
Another important aspect of the survey is the detection of potential illegalities in the use of basic services. Those points of sale that use electricity (through meters) or water from the aqueduct without making the corresponding payment will be identified.
This information will subsequently be sent to the relevant authorities—the Electricity and Water Offices—so that they can take the appropriate measures.
The current census responds to the need for accurate data on the number of points of sale in the country.
A survey conducted last year yielded an approximate figure of 15,000 establishments nationwide, which was considered inaccurate by the authorities.
