Discontent among Cubans continues to grow due to prolonged blackouts that, in some areas, exceed 20 hours a day: "Resign," they responded to a recent post by the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel.
The president announced on his social media that Prime Minister Manuel Marrero and officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines would appear on television to explain the "energy emergency situation" the country is facing.
In his message, Díaz-Canel pointed out that the main cause of the energy crisis is the "intensification of the economic war and the financial and energy persecution by the United States," which has made it difficult to import fuel and other resources necessary for the functioning of the electric industry.
However, his words only fueled the outrage of a population that, in addition to prolonged blackouts, faces a lack of basic services.
One of the comments was from Adelaida Surí González, who from Cienfuegos said: "Good afternoon, president. I must tell you that here in Cienfuegos the people cannot see that information due to the lack of power; almost the entire province is without electricity, 12 hours and in some places more than 12 hours."
Yanet Gómez Estrada, for her part, pointed out with irony: "Let’s divide the country in half. You all keep pretending to endure, because I'm sure you don’t know what a summer blackout is... And on the other side, those of us who no longer want to resist."
Cubans not only face the energy crisis, but they also suffer from issues related to food, transportation, and health.
"We don't want more information, what we need are solutions," stated another user.
Meanwhile, the country continues to be immersed in a cycle of blackouts and precariousness, which has only increased the despair.
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