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A curious and even amusing poster against the Cuban regime appeared on a wall in Santiago de Cuba on Wednesday, which was quickly erased by regime loyalists within a few hours.
Independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada shared on Facebook images of the drawing, which depicts a man crushed by a bag or sack with the phrase "97 hours of blackout."
In other photographs, several police officers can be seen at the scene, along with two people dressed in civilian clothes removing the sign, as authorities typically do in these situations.
However, the most striking thing this time was that instead of completely removing the drawing, they painted another one in which the phrase about the blackout was replaced with "Down with the blockade."
"How Cuba is changing! From '97 hours of blackout' to 'Down with the blockade.' Candelita," expressed Mayeta.
Several internet users commented on the post.
"Such incredible creativity from these sons of bitches (the ones who altered the poster)," said one.
"The poster is excellent, that is a disrespect. Until when, until when do we have to keep fighting, enduring all these miserable communists..." one expressed.
"I didn't understand, haha, they put up a sign that said 97 hours of blackout and the guards came, erased it, and placed a block underneath. Oh no, what is this..." a woman mocked.
Frequently asked questions about protest posters in Cuba and blackouts
What message did the original poster in Santiago de Cuba have?
The original poster in Santiago de Cuba had the phrase "97 hours of blackout." This message was a clear protest against the prolonged power outages affecting the population, reflecting the growing discontent among Cubans due to the energy crisis. Blackouts have been a constant source of frustration throughout the country.
How did the Cuban government react to the protest banner?
The Cuban government, instead of completely removing the poster, replaced the phrase "97 hours of blackout" with "Down with the blockade." This action reflects the regime's strategy to divert attention from its own responsibility in the energy crisis, blaming the U.S. embargo for domestic issues. However, citizens continue to express their frustration through protests and demonstrations.
What is the cause of the prolonged blackouts in Cuba?
Power outages in Cuba are the result of deficiencies in electricity generation and a lack of fuel. These challenges have been exacerbated by structural issues and ineffective political decisions by the socialist regime. The situation has deteriorated to the point of triggering mass protests and clear public discontent in various regions of the country.
How has the Cuban population reacted to the blackouts and government repression?
The Cuban population has responded to the blackouts with protests, noise-making with pots and pans, and messages of discontent in the streets. In several cities, citizens have taken to the streets to express their frustration with slogans such as "Power and food!" and "Down with the Government." Despite police repression, the demonstrations reflect a growing dissatisfaction with the current situation and the lack of solutions from the regime.
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