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The indoctrination promoted by the Cuban regime has reached a new level: in collusion with a Christian church in Havana, a captain of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) instructed children on various aspects of military life.
The Spiritual Movement for Restoration shared a post on its Facebook page this Wednesday that shows FAR Captain Jeibys Sandoval instructing children on topics related to military life.
The event focused on questions aimed at normalizing military life in childhood, such as: “How do we choose a military career?”, “What is the role of the FAR in our country?” and “What is life like for a soldier?”.
These questions served as a pretext to instill training on marches, military drills, and types of formations, reinforcing the regime's ideology that seeks to shape their perceptions from an early age.
The publication described the event as "a joyful morning, filled with questions and new experiences" for the children, expressing gratitude to the parents for their trust, and concluded with the phrase: "We plant in the present to reap in the future."
The Cuban regime, over the course of more than 60 years, has employed various tools to indoctrinate the population, including the education system, official media, and programs specifically designed to instill ideology.
These strategies have included everything from school classrooms to community activities, aimed at shaping perceptions of reality and ensuring loyalty to the prevailing system from childhood.
What is truly striking in this case is that this influence is exerted within the context of a Christian church, which highlights how the regime takes advantage of a space with a guaranteed audience, establishing a dangerous alliance and reaching a new level of indoctrination.
In the comments section, several users expressed their disapproval of the alliance between the church and the regime. Deniris Ponce De León questioned, "Did they also explain that it was this very system that banned and discriminated against all people for their faith and religion? That those who believed in God were removed from their jobs and even imprisoned? Did they cover that?"
For his part, someone by the name of Asere Backagain commented: “‘Spiritual restoration’? A place that teaches idolatry, to kill, to destroy one’s neighbor in the name of a diabolical ideology, bringing in military personnel who instill everything that goes against what Christ teaches. Seriously?”
"I imagine there must also be a PCC core and another UJC core operating there," José Díaz Guerra joked.
Recently, in another example of political indoctrination, the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel once again demonstrated how the regime uses any opportunity to reinforce its ideological narrative.
On the eighth anniversary of the dictator Fidel Castro's death, the leader seized the opportunity to commemorate the occasion with what appears to be his favorite activity: propaganda and indoctrination.
The leader of the so-called "continuity" and the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba used his social media to pay tribute to Castro through a series of slogans and empty phrases characteristic of official rhetoric.
He supplemented this with a video of his recent meeting with Cuban children at the Palace of the Revolution, once again reinforcing the political use of childhood to perpetuate the regime's cult.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Indoctrination in Cuba
How is childhood indoctrination being carried out in Cuba?
Child indoctrination in Cuba is being carried out through activities organized by state institutions and in collaboration with other entities, such as churches. In the case of Havana, a captain from the FAR instructed children about military life in a Christian church, highlighting the use of religious spaces to promote the regime's ideology from an early age. These activities aim to normalize military life among minors and shape their perceptions in favor of the prevailing system.
What role do churches play in Cuban indoctrination?
Churches are being used as spaces for indoctrination, in complicity with the Cuban regime. In a recent case involving a Christian church in Havana, a captain from the FAR was allowed to teach children about military life. This incident highlights a dangerous alliance between the State and certain religious institutions to promote the regime's ideals among the youth.
What reactions has indoctrination on social media generated?
Child indoctrination has sparked backlash and criticism on social media. Users have questioned the alliance between the church and the regime, recalling the historical repression of the Cuban system towards people of faith. The criticisms focus on how these practices contradict Christian values and challenge the ethics of instilling political ideologies in children.
What other examples of child indoctrination exist in Cuba?
Child indoctrination in Cuba also takes place in museums and through the educational system. A recent example is the museography workshop at the Centro Fidel Castro Ruz, where children are taught about the dictator's legacy. Furthermore, textbooks in schools have been redesigned to intensify the doctrinal content, promoting figures from the regime such as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara from the earliest stages of students' intellectual development.
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