Cuban Prime Minister Calls for Stronger Action Against Crime

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero urged the reinforcement of efforts to combat economic crime and the illegal extraction of natural resources during a meeting at the Palace of the Revolution, national television reported today. By the end of September, criminal records—though still showing high figures—had decreased across all categories, the report noted.

Marrero acknowledged the work of the officers of the Ministry of the Interior and the Revolutionary Armed Forces, highlighting their role in ensuring public order and safety in close coordination with Party structures, government bodies, mass organizations, and other social actors.

He also emphasized the need to “close ranks against any criminal manifestation targeting the national economy,” to deepen the analysis of causes and conditions that lead to extraordinary incidents, and to strengthen internal controls through responsible leadership and worker participation.

“Economic crime is the responsibility of all institutions. When resources are not properly managed or safeguarded, negative impacts arise that affect the entire society,” he stressed.

As part of the agenda, an update was presented on the Government Plan for the Prevention and Confrontation of Crimes that Harm Natural Resources.

The meeting also examined the illegal extraction of minerals, identified as a criminal network with severe environmental and socioeconomic consequences, including the contamination of water sources.

“We must intensify our efforts, involve all sectors of society, and deepen state participation. This is an issue that causes us great harm due to its dangerous implications,” the prime minister emphasized.

Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García addressed crimes affecting the tourism sector and reported progress in the recruitment and training of specialized personnel in key areas such as economics, auditing, and inspection, aimed at reinforcing control mechanisms.