During the last provincial meetings that preceded the Congress which will be held in April, many delegates, of the 299 present, self-critically stressed the UJC neuralgic issues, such as formalism, lack of fighting spirit and the need to play a real leading role.

Lt. Danny Rivera Marrero, from the Revolutionary Army Forces, highlighted the danger that implies a lack of commitment and ingenuity in the political and ideological work, a task he described as complex and profound.

Esteban Lazo agreed with the approach, but added that to ensure the generational legacy of the Revolution not only involves complex issues, but exemplary actitudes.

In turn, Machado Ventura urged the young militants to stage a turnaround able to rectify deficiencies in the functioning of the organization, with the help and support of the Communist party.

The First Vice-President of the Councils of State and Ministers called upon the leaders of the UJC to update information for set lies apart from truths and to be able to educate, provide answers to questions or concerns, and to convey confidence in their respective environments.

He noted that the actions of that organization will determine the future of the country, and reiterated the confidence that current generations will be able to confront and defeat the increase in hostilities against the Revolution.

During the meeting Provincial Bureau of the UJC of Havana was elected, and Ana Judith Area Sarmiento was ratified as its first secretary.