Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero urged strengthening the fight against economic crime and the illegal extraction of natural resources during a meeting at the Palace of the Revolution.
At the end of September, the crime record, although still high, showed a decrease in all types of crime, the report stated.
Marrero recognized the work of combatants from the Ministry of the Interior and the Revolutionary Armed Forces, and highlighted their role in ensuring public order and tranquility, in close coordination with the structures of the Communist Party, the government, mass organizations and other social actors.
He also emphasized the need to “close ranks against any criminal manifestation against the national economy,” delve deeper into the causes and conditions that lead to extraordinary events, and strengthen internal oversight by responsible officials and employee participation.
“Economic crime is the responsibility of all institutions. If resources are not properly managed and safeguarded, negative impacts are generated that affect the entire society,” he emphasized.
As part of the agenda, an update to the Government Plan for the Prevention and Confrontation of Crimes that Damage Natural Resources was presented.
Likewise, illegal mineral extraction was analyzed, identified as a criminal network with serious environmental and socioeconomic consequences, including the contamination of water sources.
“We must further intensify the fight, involve all sectors of society and deepen state participation. This is an issue that does us a lot of harm because of how dangerous it is,” the prime minister emphasized.
For his part, Tourism Minister Juan Carlos García addressed the crimes affecting the sector and explained the progress made in recruiting and training specialized personnel in key areas such as economics, auditing, and inspection, with the goal of strengthening oversight mechanisms.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
