The renowned Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugás did not hide his anger following the concert of Oniel Bebeshito in Miami, where thousands of attendees chanted "Sufre Otaola," referring to the presenter Alexander Otaola. In a video and a message on his social media, Ugás questioned the commitment of the Cuban community to fundamental causes of freedom and justice, urging a collective reflection.
"I was watching the concert and I'm thinking how is it possible that so many Cubans come together, 20,000 Cubans, and they have a minute for El Taiger, may he rest in peace, but nothing for our political prisoners, for our common causes. Not even ten seconds for that," Ugás expressed with evident indignation.
The boxer highlighted the contradiction of many attendees who, having escaped the Cuban dictatorship, now direct their energies towards internal rivalries instead of focusing their efforts on the fight against the regime that forced them to emigrate. "How is it possible that people who fled from the dictatorship, individuals who are likely fighting their case with an immigration judge, shout against an influencer rather than against the communist system that made them leave?" he emphasized.
In his message, Yordenis Ugás also expressed his sorrow over what he sees as a missed opportunity to advocate for the over a thousand political prisoners who remain incarcerated in Cuba. “Fidel and Raúl killed thousands, enslaved a people for more than 60 years. Now, with blood on his hands, Canel has more than 1,000 political prisoners; he expelled most or all of those who are at that concert, and their families are suffering, facing hardships without electricity, medicine, or food. And guess what... 20,000 Cubans gather amidst all this, and what do they do? They shout against someone from the exile,” he wrote.
"A people that hates an influencer more than a communist system and dictatorship cannot be free," he stated to conclude the video.
The boxer concluded his reflection with a quote from José Martí: "When it comes to freedom, everything to the fire, even art, to feed the blaze," and reiterated his commitment to the cause of freedom for Cuba. "God, Homeland, Life, Liberty," he ended.
Frequently asked questions about Yordenis Ugás's reaction to Oniel Bebeshito's concert
Why did Yordenis Ugás express disappointment after Oniel Bebeshito's concert?
Yordenis Ugás expressed his disappointment that during Bebeshito's concert, thousands of Cubans chanted "Suffer Otaola" instead of advocating for freedom and justice in Cuba. Ugás criticized the lack of support for political prisoners and the focus on internal rivalries rather than confronting the regime from which many attendees fled.
What message did Ugás intend to convey to the Cuban community in exile?
Yordenis Ugás called on the Cuban community in exile to reflect on their priorities and unite in the fight for the freedom of political prisoners in Cuba. He urged Cubans to mobilize and bring attention to the human rights cause on the island, suggesting that a lack of unity is an obstacle to achieving meaningful change.
What is Ugás's criticism of the attendees at the Bebeshito concert?
Ugás criticized attendees for focusing on internal rivalries, such as the chant against Alexander Otaola, instead of directing their efforts towards condemning the Cuban regime and supporting political prisoners. He questioned how individuals who fled the dictatorship could concentrate on minor confrontations and not on the communist system that forced them to emigrate.
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