Silvio Rodríguez on Javier Milei: "At least half of the Argentine people chose him."

Silvio Rodríguez surprised with recent statements about the decision of the Argentinians to choose Javier Milei as president.

Despite the ideological differences that separate the Cuban troubadour from President Milei, Silvio acknowledged that: "At least half of the Argentine people chose him and in principle, that always deserves respect."

His statements were in an interview for Culto, from the newspaper La Tercera de Chile. He discussed various topics, including the release of his latest album, "Quería saber", which came out on June 7th.

Although he only made a brief mention of Milei, this was one of the highlights, as the Argentine president is known for his critical stance towards the government of Miguel Díaz-Canel, who cannot boast of having been elected by half of the Cuban people.

Regarding the protests on July 11th in Cuba, Silvio said that he found them "normal" and pointed out that the views he has on the political and social situation on the island, he prefers to share personally with Díaz-Canel rather than through a foreign newspaper.

He also avoided answering whether the "principles of the Revolution" are still valid, limiting himself to a terse "idem" when insisting that he wouldn't address those topics.

In the interview, he mentioned the Chilean president, Gabriel Boric, highlighting the interest with which he has followed his rise to power. "I applaud governments that care about the forgotten, those who believe in social justice, those who uphold human solidarity principles," said the singer-songwriter.

Cuba is facing a severe economic, political, and social crisis, exacerbated by the pandemic. The island is also experiencing the largest migration crisis of all times, with a massive exodus towards the United States. Silvio's new album includes references to this issue.

"I Wanted to Know" depicts life's twists and turns and the intrigues of destiny, reflecting the concerns of its author. The song "Our Afterward" stands out, where he asks "who will tell what we were" and reflects on the departure of children and the darkness that remains.

Silvio Rodríguez continues to be an influential voice in left-wing thinking, in the political and cultural landscape both in Cuba and the rest of Latin America.

Surprising was his willingness to respect democratic decisions, even when they do not always align with his own beliefs. Recently, he has made other statements that have kept him in the headlines.

Last week, in an interview with The Associated Press agency, he admitted that the crisis in Cuba is "terrible", especially for the elderly who dedicated their lives to the revolution and now do not have enough to survive.

He highlighted the seriousness of the situation marked by inflation, low food production, and deterioration of services. Despite his support for the revolution, the troubadour has advocated for a change in mindset among the ruling class and an economic opening.

Previously, in an interview with El Español, Silvio Rodríguez expressed his understanding towards the young people who emigrate from Cuba due to the current crisis.