In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in eastern Cuba, the National Defense Council convened a crucial session to monitor ongoing recovery efforts. Chaired by President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the meeting included key figures such as Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz and Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa. The session, held at the Palace of the Revolution with nationwide videoconference participation, focused on assessing progress in restoring essential services and infrastructure. Reports highlighted significant advancements in electricity restoration, with the eastern region achieving 84.8% recovery. Specific provinces like Holguín, Granma, and Guantánamo showed remarkable progress, with Las Tunas fully restored. Water supply restoration was also a priority, with Bladimir Matos Moya of the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources detailing efforts in affected areas. Transportation Minister Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila emphasized road repair initiatives, particularly on the central highway to Santiago de Cuba. The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to overcoming the challenges posed by Hurricane Melissa, with landline and mobile services restored to 83.2% and 88%, respectively. Provincial leaders from Guantánamo, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, and Holguín provided updates on local recovery efforts, focusing on housing and economic asset restoration amidst Cuba’s complex economic situation.