The Vice Minister of Finance and Prices, Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón, provided details to state TV about the process of requesting loans for the acquisition of essential products, as part of the recovery actions after the passage of Hurricane Oscar through the east. Cuban.
During a intervention Recently, Ortiz Mantecón stressed that the processing offices, activated in the four most affected municipalities in the province of Guantánamo, are in charge of managing the requests and evaluating the needs of the victims.
The procedure begins with the preparation of a technical sheet that certifies the person as being affected by the hurricane. This sheet specifies and quantifies the amount of necessary resources, such as construction materials or mattresses, the vice minister detailed.
Subsequently, an economic evaluation is carried out to calculate the cost of the goods that the person needs to acquire.
In order to facilitate recovery, the government has implemented a 50% bonus on the price of these essential resources. However, the governor acknowledged that some victims may lack the financial solvency necessary to make these purchases.
In this case, the social assistance system, financed from the State budget, is ready to provide support to those who require it, he assured.
Cuban government finances fifty percent of the sales prices of construction materials to the victims
In the case of those who choose to request bank loans, the agreement 9991 establishes that the State will cover the differential in the interest rate applied to these loans.
“This has been a constant practice of our Revolution and our government in situations of natural disasters,” reaffirmed the vice minister, highlighting the state’s commitment to financing measures that alleviate the economic impact on the most vulnerable.
Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) announced the opening of official accounts for donations
On the other hand, the Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) announced the opening of official accounts in Cuban pesos (CUP) to receive donations intended for those affected by the hurricane. These donations can be made through multiple platforms and payment methods, such as Transfermóvil, Enzona, ATMs, Remote Banking of Banco Popular de Ahorro (BPA), and through deposits at any bank branch. In addition, to facilitate contributions from abroad, foreign currency accounts have been enabled.
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**Interview with Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón, Vice Minister of Finance and Prices, Cuba**
**Host:** Thank you for joining us today, Yenisley. In light of Hurricane Oscar’s recent impact on Cuba, can you shed some light on the government’s efforts to assist those affected?
**Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón:** Thank you for having me. As you mentioned, Hurricane Oscar has greatly impacted the eastern part of Cuba, particularly in the province of Guantánamo, where many people lost their homes and belongings. Our primary focus right now is to support the affected individuals through the processing of loans for essential products.
**Host:** That sounds crucial. Can you walk us through the process of requesting these loans?
**Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón:** Certainly. We have established processing offices in the four most affected municipalities. Individuals need to prepare a technical sheet that certifies their status as hurricane victims. This sheet details their specific needs, such as construction materials, mattresses, and other essential resources.
**Host:** And what happens after that?
**Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón:** Following the preparation of the technical sheet, an economic evaluation is conducted to assess the cost of the goods needed. This evaluation ensures that victims receive adequate support based on their unique circumstances.
**Host:** That’s a structured approach. I understand there’s also a government initiative to alleviate costs for these essentials. Can you elaborate?
**Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón:** Yes, in order to facilitate recovery, the government has implemented a 50% bonus on the prices of essential resources. However, we recognize that despite this assistance, some victims might still face financial barriers to making these purchases.
**Host:** How is the government addressing those financial challenges for victims?
**Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón:** We are actively exploring additional support mechanisms to help those in financial distress. Our goal is to ensure that every affected individual can rebuild and recover after this devastating hurricane.
**Host:** Thank you, Yenisley, for sharing these important updates. It’s reassuring to hear about the government’s commitment to helping those impacted by Hurricane Oscar.
**Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón:** Thank you for having me. We appreciate the opportunity to communicate our efforts to the public. Let’s hope for a swift recovery for all our communities.
