A recent leak of internal documents from Havana's Electric Company sheds light on how the Cuban regime orchestrates what they claim to be a "spontaneous" worker response to federal criminal charges against Raúl Castro.
Journalist Mario J. Pentón has disclosed a document that outlines specific quotas for personnel mobilization from each unit of the UNE. It includes details about transport starting at 5:00 am, mandatory dress codes, and the personal accountability of directors for their teams' attendance.
"The spontaneity is so well-managed, they even dictate what to wear," the reporter commented critically.
Known as "Directive No. 10," the document bears the signature of Yusmel Gómez Ramírez, General Director of Havana's Electric Company, complete with the official seal of the Cuban Electric Union. The document is dated May 21, 2026.
The stated goal is to "ensure participation, organization, and discipline of workers in the revolutionary reaffirmation act supporting Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, Leader of the Cuban Revolution."
The event is scheduled for 7:00 am this Friday at the Anti-imperialist Tribune José Martí, situated across from the U.S. Embassy on Havana's Malecón.
Participants are to gather at the Linea and L Park, where snacks will be provided. Two buses are set to depart at 5:00 am for employees living near the company.
The document specifies: "Corporate dress codes must be adhered to, avoiding inappropriate attire and/or unsuitable propaganda. Preferred colors are blue, white, and red." Linemen must attend in full uniform.
An attachment lists 41 corporate units with individual quotas ranging from three workers for the Executive and Energy Group to 100 for the UEB Plaza and Playa. A total of 971 workers are to be mobilized.
The directive also states that "only workers on a 24-hour schedule and the Electric Guard will work on Friday," suspending the ordinary workday for others.
This rally is a response to federal criminal charges filed on May 20 by the U.S. Department of Justice against Raúl Castro and five former Cuban military officers for the downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes on February 24, 1996, resulting in the deaths of four Cuban-Americans: Armando Alejandre Jr., Carlos Costa, Mario de la Peña, and Pablo Morales.
The regime has called for the Anti-imperialist Tribune to back Raúl Castro, dismissing the charges as "deception" and "an outrage." This Friday, Cuba's Council of State and Parliament have issued official statements in his defense.
This is not the first time UNE has politically mobilized its workforce. In October 2025, the company rallied its employees to march in support of Nicolás Maduro, even as the country suffered power outages lasting up to twenty hours daily.
On May 1, 2026, the main event was also moved to the Anti-imperialist Tribune, where Raúl Castro made his first public appearance in months.
The leaked document meticulously details the mechanics of these mobilizations, revealing that the so-called "revolutionary reaffirmation" is not grassroots but the result of a signed, sealed, and distributed directive from a state-run enterprise.
Insights into UNE's Political Mobilization
What is the purpose of the UNE's mobilization for Raúl Castro?
The UNE organized a mobilization to demonstrate "revolutionary reaffirmation" and support for Raúl Castro in light of federal charges against him by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How does the leaked document describe the mobilization process?
The document outlines quotas for each unit, transportation logistics, dress codes, and directors' responsibilities for ensuring attendance, revealing a top-down organization method.
When and where is the event supporting Raúl Castro scheduled?
The event is planned for 7:00 am on Friday at the Anti-imperialist Tribune José Martí, located in front of the U.S. Embassy on the Malecón in Havana.