The Cuban actress Judith González, known for her role as "Magdalena la Pelúa," shared an emotional video from Miami in which she expressed her pain and desperation over the serious situation in Cuba.
After the massive blackout that affected the island since October 18 and the impact of Hurricane Oscar, the actress expressed her solidarity with the Cuban people and launched direct criticisms of the regime.
"I have to say something about the situation in Cuba. I truly want to express my solidarity with what is happening in my country," Judith began, visibly emotional and on the verge of tears. "The situation in Cuba is really horrible. People are already out of food, there is no water, there is no electricity, and the worst part is that hopes are diminishing every day," she added, mentioning the desperation of Cubans and the lack of visible solutions from the government.
With a clear criticism of the regime, Judith continued: "They messed everything up, they let all the systems wither completely. Right now, they don't even have a solution to resolve this problem, and you're asking the people to be patient? Don't talk to me about images, about some people dancing. No! The people of Cuba are suffering a lot, a lot, a lot."
The actress also expressed the frustration of the Cuban diaspora at seeing what is happening on the island without being able to do anything about it. "Those who are inside and we who are outside, with tremendous impotence. If you can't solve it, take your plane and get the hell out, please," she exclaimed with indignation, in tears, referring to the country's leaders.
Judith's post has resonated with hundreds of Cubans, both inside and outside the island, and the comments reflected the frustration and pain of those living through the crisis up close. "Cuba is a concentration camp," wrote one user, while another commented: "It is very, very sad; may God have mercy on that people." Many called for change, like another user who added: "Down with the dictatorship. Freedom for my Cuba."
Other comments expressed the anguish of not being able to communicate with their loved ones due to the collapse of communications on the island. "I have been calling all my family, and all the phones are off. I haven't been able to speak a word with my parents. This hurts a lot and is very frustrating," shared one person.
Since October 18, Cuba has been plunged into a blackout affecting millions of people, worsened by the arrival of Hurricane Oscar in the eastern region. In response, Cubans have taken to the streets in several localities, such as Havana, to protest with pots and pans and cries of desperation.
Judith closed her message with a mix of hope and disappointment, recalling the many videos she has recorded in the past about the situation in Cuba. "How many times have I found myself making videos for Cuba, and then the moment passes and everyone forgets! But I am going to leave this video up because it truly pains me what is happening," she concluded.
In the description of her post, Judith wrote: "I pray to God with all my soul that we have a chance to save ourselves as a country once and for all. #DownWithTheCubanDictatorship. God bless Cuba."
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