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Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged during the National Assembly of People's Power that official media are "disapproved" on social networks due to their shortcomings and omissions in disseminating information.
In his speech, he blamed the political and institutional communication system for the mistakes made when implementing new regulations, as they are often presented without complete information or are not adequately explained.
"As public servants, we have the duty, responsibility, and commitment to the people to explain the origin, motivation, and objectives of each decision or regulation," he emphasized.
The leader added that these omissions promote the "distortions and lies of the media associated with the counterrevolution," which ultimately pollutes the national public opinion with "toxic" messages on the Internet.
"What role do the communication groups of the agencies play if they merely act as simple paper processors, sometimes translating into jargon that is hard to understand? Why do our media settle for reproducing the letter of the law without explaining its purposes?" she questioned.
"Very few still use their platforms to expand information, or they are only slightly amplified by the media themselves. We continue to fall short in this crucial subject for our time," he emphasized.
Díaz-Canel remains obsessed with an alleged campaign against the revolution on the Internet and did not miss the opportunity to lash out at his compatriots who criticize him on social media.
According to him, it is no longer possible to navigate the internet without stumbling upon an avalanche of obscenities, insults, offenses, and lies designed to denigrate those in positions of power.
"It is shameful to see Cubans born, raised, and professionally trained here, as they exude hate, anger, and disdain towards the nation that shaped them, as if they felt they were part of the chaotic and brutal North that looks down on them," he asserted.
“Yes, they look down on us, yes, they vulgarize and obscene us, filled with hatred on social media,” he assured at another point during his speech.
Frequently Asked Questions about Díaz-Canel's Statements and Discontent in Cuba
Why does Díaz-Canel criticize Cubans who criticize him on social media?
Miguel Díaz-Canel accuses his critics on social media of being part of a campaign against the revolution. In his statements, he expressed shame for those Cubans who, according to him, harbor hate and contempt for the nation that shaped them, attributing these criticisms to external manipulation and a supposed disdain from the United States.
How has Díaz-Canel responded to the protests over power outages in Cuba?
Díaz-Canel has responded to the protests with threats of repression and derogatory remarks. He has referred to the demonstrators as "drunks and indecent" and warned that the government will use a "heavy hand" to suppress any actions that disrupt public order, according to his own words.
What criticisms is Díaz-Canel's government facing regarding official communication?
Díaz-Canel has acknowledged that official media are "disapproved" on social networks due to a lack of clear explanations regarding government rules and decisions. He has criticized that the media merely replicate the letter of the law without explaining its purposes, which facilitates "distortions and lies" from opposing media and creates discontent among the population.
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