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The popular comedian Ulises Toirac criticized this Friday that the government calls for events in support of international causes —such as Venezuela or Palestine— while serious shortages persist within the country, and emphasized that the priority should be to address the national “policrisis”: “The fire is here,” he wrote.
In a powerful Facebook post, Toirac argues that the internal situation seems to provide "the chance to mobilize expressions of support for... whatever is being supported outside of Cuba," even during work hours, when "the problems [...] are not so pressing (especially the economic ones) as to refrain from spending and calling for action."
Criticizes statism and the lack of “courageous” and emergency measures to address the economic collapse, and calls for a “much more massive, proactive, objective, and brave” mobilization to resolve the country's crisis.
The comedian stated that “people are literally dying due to lack of hygiene, food, health, and psychological stability,” adding that the severity of the blackouts exacerbates the situation, while “everything can wait” except for the response to the crisis. He mentioned that, in these events, “people attend largely out of fear.”
For Toirac, if “Venezuela and Palestine are facing serious risks, Cuba is too,” and he quoted a Martian maxim about the need for prosperity to exercise goodness, as a basis for demanding that the resolution of internal problems be prioritized over “looking outward” or undermining their importance.
The comedian emphasized that he is not calling for “general popular protests in the streets,” but rather for prioritizing “our nation, our economy, our citizens, our survival as a Nation.” “Enough looking outward… ‘The fire is here,’” he concluded.
His statements come following the Cuban regime's call for an event this Friday, where it issued a direct warning to the United States amid the increased tensions in the Caribbean, following the deployment of U.S. B-52 bombers off the coast of Venezuela.
In a mass event held in Havana, the government of Miguel Díaz-Canel reaffirmed its alliance with Chavismo and stated that “anyone who messes with Venezuela, messes with Cuba.”
According to a report from the Presidency of Cuba on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, more than 50,000 people gathered on Avenida de los Presidentes, in the Vedado district of the capital, in front of the statue of Simón Bolívar, to express “solidarity with the homeland of Chávez” and “reject the militarization of the Caribbean by the U.S. government.”
However, while the government of Havana promises "solidarity with the Venezuelan people," millions of Cubans continue to survive in darkness, with collapsed hospitals, no drinking water, and an increasingly distant hope that power will return to those who truly need it: the citizens.
Frequently asked questions about Ulises Toirac's criticisms of the Cuban government
Why does Ulises Toirac criticize the Cuban government's acts of support for other countries?
Ulises Toirac criticizes the Cuban government for calling for support for international causes while serious internal problems persist, such as the economic crisis, lack of hygiene, food, and healthcare. The comedian believes that the priority should be to resolve the national crisis, noting that "the fire is here."
What is the current situation of the economic crisis in Cuba according to Ulises Toirac?
Ulises Toirac describes the economic crisis in Cuba as an irreversible collapse with no prospects for recovery. The comedian criticizes the centralization, the nationalization, and outdated economic policies that hinder the country's development, stating that the current system is unsustainable and requires drastic structural changes.
What does Ulises Toirac propose to improve the situation in Cuba?
Ulises Toirac proposes to prioritize the nation, the economy, and the Cuban citizens, rather than looking outward. He advocates for bold measures and profound transformations in the country's economic and social system to prevent a definitive collapse.
How does the energy crisis affect Cubans according to Ulises Toirac?
The energy crisis in Cuba, manifested in prolonged blackouts, severely impacts the population. Ulises Toirac points out that the blackouts are not just a technical issue, but they exacerbate problems such as food loss due to lack of refrigeration and affect the mental and physical health of citizens, who live in a continuous state of stress and precariousness.
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