Following the devastating explosions in Holguín that resulted in the deaths of thirteen people, Miguel Díaz-Canel, president of Cuba, declared three days of official mourning in the country. Nine of the victims were young recruits of the mandatory Military Service, who lacked the necessary experience to respond to an emergency of such magnitude at the time of the accident.
The tragic incident in Holguín has shocked the entire Cuban nation, and authorities are investigating the causes of the explosions to clarify what happened and prevent future accidents. The lack of preparation of the young soldiers to deal with an emergency situation has highlighted the importance of having appropriate training to cope with such events.
"This is a difficult time for our nation. We deeply regret the loss of lives and express our condolences to the families of the victims. We are working hard to determine the causes of this tragedy and take the necessary measures to prevent something like this from happening again in the future," stated President Díaz-Canel in an official statement.
The Cuban government has mobilized all its resources to provide support to those affected by the explosions in Holguín and has expressed its commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens.