Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov, the grandson of Fidel Castro, participated in a parachute jump this Wednesday in Ciego de Ávila as a tribute to his grandfather, in celebration of International Workers' Day in Cuba.
Amid one of the greatest economic crises the country has faced in the last six decades, the regime is spending resources to stage this type of allegorical show called "Leap for Fidel and the Workers," published the dictator's grandson on the social network X.
According to the publication, "with the flags flying, we continue to raise our own monument to Fidel forever at the threshold of his centenary," demonstrating that the Cuban government not only lacks limits in its absurdity but also spares no effort in venerating the personality of the most famous of the Castros.
The official Televisión Avileña reported the event on its Facebook page, noting that "twelve young parachutists made a jump in honor of the eternal Commander in Chief of the Cubans, as well as the workers, during the May Day parade."
While many people are keenly feeling the impact of the growing scarcity, the province of Ciego de Ávila does everything to allow Castro's grandson to enjoy a parachute jump, and in addition, to emphasize "the loyalty, respect, and continuity of the generation celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Fidel's birth," according to the television network.
This is not the first time that Fidel Antonio, less media-savvy than his wayward cousin Sandro Castro, has celebrated his grandfather's legacy by parachuting.
In February 2023, as part of the celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation (INDER), the dictator's grandson made a parachute jump in Camagüey as a tribute to his grandfather.
That allegory was harshly criticized on social media by people who condemned the expenditure of resources at a time when the nation was already grappling with a severe economic crisis.
As part of May Day celebrations, numerous activities took place across the country, including some amusing spectacles, such as people parading in wedding attire.
Also, as part of this day, the main march—unlike in previous years when the gathering took place at the Plaza de la Revolución—occurred this year at the platform near the United States embassy in Havana, and was led by General Raúl Castro and President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
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