Dozens of Cubans reacted with outrage to a banner painted on a wall in Bayamo that seems to mock the general frustration over the constant blackouts and the difficult economic situation on the island.
In the midst of the energy crisis, the regime has once again shown its clumsiness and recommended in a message that has gone viral on social media: "A smile shines brighter than electricity and it's free."
The comments of outrage among the population that experiences up to 12 hours of blackout did not take long to arise.
"In my house, we are laughing to see if we can cook," said a Cuban in clear reference to the power outages affecting the country.
"My God, what a level of shamelessness and audacity, these people surpass themselves every day," said another outraged woman.
The Cuban government's calls to maintain a positive attitude towards the energy crisis often have the opposite effect of what is expected, due to their lack of empathy with the feelings of the population.
"According to the dictatorship, one must smile and continue to endure the blackouts stoically. It's infuriating," commented the media outlet La Tijera on X.
The influencer Edmundo Dantés Junior wrote in an ironic tone on his Facebook page: "No financial sacrifice or financial sacrifice... Smiles."
The energy crisis in Cuba has worsened in recent months, with blackouts affecting both rural and urban areas, and many families have to delay cooking food and often lose their food due to lack of refrigeration.
This context has caused a growing frustration among citizens, who feel powerless in the face of the lack of solutions and the increase in precariousness.
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