In recent hours, a report has circulated on social networks that an accident occurred at the “Guiteras” thermoelectric plant. The government of Matanzas clarified the rumor and left this statement on its channel.
According to the Matanzas government on its official Telegram channel, they warned, since last night, of the circulation of fake news that is being spread through malicious profiles on social networks.
These publications claim that an accident occurred in one of the towers of the CTE Antonio Guiteras approximately six hours ago, which is completely false, they indicated.
«Good evening, FAKE NEWS about an alleged accident in a CTE Antonio Guiteras tower 6 hours ago is circulating on the networks from ill-intentioned profiles. This fact is totally false,” they confirmed.
They emphatically clarified that no incident of this type has taken place and that such information has no basis or connection with reality.
Likewise, they called not to fall into misinformation or the intentions of those who seek to create alarm or confusion through fabricated and unverified news in the midst of the energy crisis that the island is experiencing.
For this reason, they asked the population to trust only “official channels”, avoiding spreading unfounded rumors. In addition to staying informed with verified data, something that is key to not being part of the spread of misinformation.
There is no accident in the “Guiteras”
The false note of the supposed accident at the “Guiteras”, according to the screenshot presented by the Matanzas government, indicated that a column had detached from the chimney and had buried four workers. It had been shared in a Facebook group called “Frándula Cubana.”
Some readers remembered that the false news referred to a situation that occurred in April 2023, not now, when two workers, Lázaro Montero Pita and Alexis Bernardo Labrada Junco, lost their lives after the collapse that occurred inside the chimney of the Guiteras.
This was an unfortunate accident that occurred at the Guiteras thermoelectric plant, but more than a year ago.
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**Interview with Government Spokesperson on Recent Misinformation Regarding Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant**
**Host:** Good evening, and thank you for joining us today. We have with us [Name], a spokesperson for the Matanzas government, to discuss the recent misinformation about the Guiteras thermoelectric plant. Thank you for being here.
**Spokesperson:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s get straight to the point. There have been reports circulating about an alleged accident at the Guiteras plant. Can you clarify what exactly happened?
**Spokesperson:** Certainly. There has been a wave of fake news regarding an accident at the CTE Antonio Guiteras. We want to make it clear that these claims are completely unfounded. Our official statement confirms that no such incident has occurred.
**Host:** How did this misinformation come about? Are you aware of who is spreading it?
**Spokesperson:** The rumors appear to be originating from malicious profiles on social media, specifically shared within a Facebook group called “Frándula Cubana.” It’s unfortunate that misinformation can spread so quickly, especially at a time when the public is concerned about energy issues.
**Host:** You mentioned in your statement that some of this misinformation referenced a past incident that occurred in April 2023. Can you elaborate on that?
**Spokesperson:** Yes, there was indeed a tragic incident in April 2023 where two workers lost their lives due to a collapse inside the chimney of the Guiteras plant. Some individuals have taken that past event and falsely linked it to current claims, which contributes to the confusion and alarm in the community.
**Host:** What steps is the government taking to combat this spread of misinformation?
**Spokesperson:** We urge the community to rely solely on official channels for information. Public trust is critical, especially in times of distress. We are actively monitoring social media and working to provide timely updates through our official platforms to prevent any further spread of false information.
**Host:** What would you like to say to the public regarding these rumors?
**Spokesperson:** We ask the public not to succumb to fear and confusion. It is vital to verify information before sharing it. Trusting official sources and staying informed with factual data is essential to help combat misinformation in our community.
**Host:** Thank you for your clarifications and for joining us today, [Name].
**Spokesperson:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** And to our viewers, remember to stay informed and rely on credible sources. We’ll continue to bring you updates as they come. Thank you for watching.
