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The recent statements by General Raúl Castro, in which he claimed to be "still young", have sparked a wave of reactions on social media, especially among the readers of CiberCuba on Facebook, who have responded with irony, skepticism, and sharp criticism.
The comments, largely filled with sarcasm, mock the claim of the former Cuban leader, comparing him to ancient historical figures like Tutankhamun or Methuselah. "Yes, he's as young as Tutankhamun," one user commented, while another quipped, "Compared to Methuselah, he's a baby."
Other readers pointed to the longevity of the leaders of the Cuban regime as a demonstration of the level of privileges and medical care they have received, in contrast with the precariousness in which the majority of the Cuban people live.
"Of course, if you have everything you've taken from the people," concluded an internet user. Along the same lines, another one highlighted: "He has all the conditions, comforts, food... in short, everything an elderly person should have, and not the poverty and precariousness in which the vast majority of that aging population in Cuba lives."
The religious aspect also surfaced in the reactions of some commentators. "You were blessed, but you only need forgiveness and grace, which can only be granted by divine mercy and the repentance of your sins," wrote a Christian. For his part, another Cuban was more blunt: "No one dies that easily; you have to pay first."
The critiques also included references to Castro's physical deterioration and his possible dependence on expensive medical treatments. "You have one foot in the grave, you're just a lemonade away from being face up," wrote a commenter from CiberCuba, to which another replied: "They're probably going to cryogenically freeze him."
Jokes about their apparent immortality were also not lacking: “Those degenerates last 100 years,” said a Cuban, referring to the longevity of the Castro leaders.
The distrust that his departure from power would signify a real change in Cuba was another recurring theme in the comments. "The misfortune of the people is the people themselves. When he dies, everything will remain the same or worse. Because those he has trained are worse," remarked a Cuban. This sentiment was shared by many readers, who see in the political dynamics of the island a continuation of the same repressive and impoverishing model.
Finally, some comments focused on what they perceive as the mental decline of Raúl Castro. "It's sad that he is no longer a sane person and that due to age-related issues, he only says incoherent and trivial things," noted a Facebook user. Another was more sarcastic: "No one doubts it, you're a child. You don't even know what you're saying, any moment now you'll shout Homeland and Life".
The responses on social media reflect a deep rejection of Raúl Castro and his political legacy. For many Cubans, his claim of youth is nothing more than a mockery, a statement that overlooks the reality of a country impoverished and hopeless under the same system he helped consolidate.
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