What remains of the DiTú in the Bahía neighborhood of Havana

In a regrettable reflection of institutional neglect, the DiTú (state-run outlets that sold food items such as croquettes, chorizo, chicken, beer, cookies, and ice cream) continue to deteriorate without any action being taken by the authorities.

On this occasion, it was the turn of DiTú from the Bahía neighborhood in Havana del Este, whose facilities were showcased by the user María Salazar Azucarmanía in a Facebook group "Reparto Bahía / Antonio Guiteras / Habana del Este."

The shared photos reveal the desolation of a space that once offered light foods much loved by customers, and today is reduced to rubble, with only the tiles and columns remaining as remnants of what it once was.

"What remains of the DiTú in the Bahía neighborhood," María wrote, highlighting the sad reality: what once provided good service has faded away, and it has surely been stripped of its materials.

In the comments, internet users quickly expressed their outrage, with some wondering if a cyclone had passed through the area.

"There's still the roof they need to take," a man mocked.

A young woman revealed that, in addition to the lack of products, the space "caught fire," which further worsened the damage. For her, the saddest part is seeing how everything has been taken away. "I don’t know how those false ceiling columns are still standing."

This is not an isolated case. Residents of Playa and the Chibás neighborhood reported the destruction of their respective DiTú, illustrating a widespread trend that reflects the government's lack of interest in maintaining these vital points for the communities.

"What they needed to do was rent them out, and look at what they've done," expressed a father, pointing out that an efficient management could have allowed for their preservation and utilization.

The criticism becomes even more bitter when considering the context in which this occurs. The country is going through an economic crisis that affects every corner of society, and those points of sale represented an option for many families.

The disappearance of the DiTú, which once provided access to food and recreation in difficult times, represents an irreparable loss for the most vulnerable.

"Speechless. There’s no chicken to sell, no croquettes, and they let it fall apart," lamented a woman, while a local resident pointed out, "So many memories at that DiTú, and they’re not trying to save it, rebuild it, and activate it. Anything that brings joy to the community is going away."

The words of the residents express deep frustration at the indifference of the authorities and the constant destruction of spaces that once brought some relief in an environment of scarcity.

The case of the DiTú in the Bahía neighborhood is nothing more than an example of a government policy that seems to prefer destruction over preservation.

The lack of maintenance at these points not only reflects a disinterest in small social achievements but also increases the burden on citizens, who witness the options available to them dwindling in an already challenging context.

In times of crisis, every small space that is lost is a direct blow to the community. Without policies that promote repair and conservation, the question lingers: why allow everything to be destroyed instead of seeking solutions that benefit the people?

The criticisms continue to accumulate, as the DiTú fall into obscurity, much like many other initiatives that once represented an improvement in the daily lives of Cubans.

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