During his recent visit to Cienfuegos, President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed a puzzling optimism, stating that "Cuba will move forward" thanks to the "talent and participation" of its people, despite the economic and social crisis affecting the island.
In his speech, he emphasized the "belief" that, despite power outages, shortages of food and medicine, and daily challenges, the Cuban people will overcome these obstacles.
However, reality seems to contradict this optimistic vision. In a country where daily blackouts affect the lives of millions, where inflation is unbearable and the economy continues to plummet, Diaz-Canel's promises sound hollow and disconnected from the urgent needs of the population.
While the leader assures that "with the talent of the people" we will move forward, Cubans continue to face a situation of widespread shortages and a deteriorating quality of life, especially in critical sectors such as health and education.
The situation is even more concerning when examining Díaz-Canel's management over the past few years. During his tenure, the structural problems of the Cuban economy have worsened, and the lack of concrete solutions has plunged the country into a state of despair.
The national currency continues to devalue, prices are rising uncontrollably, and the availability of basic products is increasingly limited. Citizens are forced to seek alternatives in the black market, rely on remittances from abroad, or endure endless lines to obtain even the most basic necessities.
Meanwhile, Díaz-Canel continues to emphasize a discourse of unity and popular sacrifice, highlighting that he is not "alien to the people." He asserts that his friends and family also share in the difficulties faced by the population.
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