The Cuban ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated Cuban mothers this Sunday with a message that contrasts with the harsh and sorrowful reality faced by much of the country today.
“Happy Day, Cuban Mother, teacher of everyday life, who creates and sustains life with the passion and beauty of artists,” he wrote on the social media platform X.
"Thank you for so much. Here comes our hug," added the leader, who seems unaware of the harsh reality that mothers face every day to "create and sustain life," which translates into difficulties in bringing food to the table, ensuring the clothes and shoes that children need, and many other problems.
This Sunday, many mothers on the island celebrate their day amid prolonged power outages, shortages of food and medicine, and with families fractured by the migration of their children who have left the country in search of better opportunities.
For thousands of women, the Mother's Day has not been synonymous with celebration, but rather a day marked by absence, the weight of responsibilities, and uncertainty.
In many households, motherhood remains a daily act of survival rather than a date of recognition.
This greeting was also joined by the chancellor Bruno Rodríguez, who wrote on the same platform: “Warm congratulations to all Cuban mothers, examples of love, resilience, creativity, and sacrifice on this Mother's Day.”
At least this Cuban official acknowledged, albeit in a romantic tone, that mothers on the island are examples of resilience, creativity, and sacrifice.
What they didn't mention is how much more they could give if they lived with dignity and without so many hardships.
This Sunday, as a gift to Cuban mothers, the regime made a special offering: the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant synchronized this Saturday after undergoing maintenance, to "ease" the energy crisis in Cuba so that women could enjoy their day.
Previously, the government had announced its intention to complete the maintenance and connect the unit block to the system to improve the crisis this Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Current Situation in Cuba and Díaz-Canel's Speech
What was Díaz-Canel's message to Cuban mothers on their day?
Díaz-Canel congratulated Cuban mothers, expressing gratitude for "creating and sustaining life" with passion and beauty, although his message contrasts with the harsh reality many families on the island face due to the economic and social crisis.
How do Cuban mothers experience Mother's Day amid the crisis?
Many mothers in Cuba celebrate their day under difficult conditions, affected by power outages, shortages of food and medicine, and family separation due to the migration of their children. For them, motherhood is more a daily act of survival than a celebration.
What measures did the Cuban government take to improve the energy crisis during Mother's Day?
The government of Cuba synchronized the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant to "ease" the energy crisis so that mothers could enjoy their day, although energy difficulties continue to be a constant problem on the island.
How does the Cuban population react to official speeches amid the crisis?
The Cuban population is showing increasing discontent and skepticism towards official speeches, which they perceive as disconnected from their daily reality. Criticism on social media and protests are a reflection of the public's frustration with the lack of concrete solutions.
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