During his recent visit to Cienfuegos, President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed a bewildering optimism by stating that "Cuba will move forward" thanks to the "talent and participation" of its people, despite the economic and social crisis affecting the island.
In his speech, he emphasized the "conviction" that despite power outages, shortages of food and medicines, and daily challenges, the Cuban people will overcome these obstacles.
However, reality seems to contradict this optimistic view. In a country where daily blackouts impact the lives of millions, where inflation is unbearable and the economy continues to plummet, Díaz-Canel's promises sound empty and disconnected from the urgent needs of the population.
While the leader assures that "with the talent of the people" progress will be made, Cubans continue to face a scenario of widespread scarcity and a deteriorating quality of life, particularly in sensitive sectors such as health and education.
The situation is even more worrisome when analyzing Díaz-Canel's management in recent years. During his term, the structural problems of the Cuban economy have worsened, and the lack of concrete solutions has plunged the country into a state of despair.
The national currency continues to devalue, prices are rising uncontrollably, and the availability of essential goods is increasingly limited. Citizens are forced to seek alternatives in the black market, rely on remittances from abroad, or endure long lines just to obtain the most basic necessities.
Meanwhile, Díaz-Canel continues to emphasize a discourse of unity and popular sacrifice, underscoring that he is not "detached from the people." He claims that his friends and family also share the hardships faced by the population.
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