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Lis Cuesta, the wife of Cuban ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel, called Mike Hammer shameless and unhappy, thus joining the smear campaign launched by the regime against the U.S. official.
On his X account, Cuesta wrote this Sunday: "This shameless person is just pitiful... one must be very unhappy to play such a sad role, they don’t even qualify as a worthy adversary. Disgusting beings we have to deal with" .
The offense directed at the head of the U.S. mission in Cuba concluded with a "Homeland or death, we will overcome."
In his tweet, he shared another one with the words that Johana Tablada, Deputy General Director of the United States Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (MINREX), directed at Hammer after he held a press conference in Miami before U.S. media.
The official accused Hammer of lying in his statements about the failure of the revolution due to the lack of "electricity, fuel, food, and medicine," without "any policy from the United States" being involved.
As is customary in the regime's rhetoric, Tablada has not taken any responsibility for the ongoing crisis on the island and has dismissed the diplomat's claims as false.
He also labeled Hammer as interventionist for his recent tours of the island to learn about the reality of the average Cuban and to meet with members of the opposition and civil society.
Last Friday, Hammer stated in Miami that the citizen discontent on the Island is widespread and that “the vast majority” of Cubans believe that “the Revolution has failed.”
The official, who has visited all the provinces of the country since his appointment, described in a press conference a bleak outlook following his tours around the island, where he has met with representatives of civil society and activists amidst a strict police surveillance.
"There is no electricity; as you can see, there are power outages; there is a shortage of fuel, food, and medicine. And people recognize that the ones responsible are the Cuban regime. This has nothing to do with any U.S. policy," he pointed out.
The diplomat emphasized that his mission has been to listen firsthand to the Cuban people, including sectors traditionally linked to the state apparatus, and that despite the surveillance imposed on him, he is determined to continue with these visits.
Due to its busy schedule of meetings with civil society actors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba has summoned U.S. diplomats on three occasions to express its “strong protest” over what it considers acts of “interference.”
Frequently Asked Questions about the conflict between Lis Cuesta and Mike Hammer
Why did Lis Cuesta insult the head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba?
Lis Cuesta insulted Mike Hammer, head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba, calling him "shameless and unhappy" on her X account. This attack is part of a smear campaign by the Cuban regime, which accuses him of meddling and lying about the situation in Cuba following his statements on the failure of the Revolution.
What statements did Mike Hammer make about the situation in Cuba?
Mike Hammer, at a press conference in Miami, stated that the Cuban Revolution has failed and painted a bleak picture of the island, mentioning the lack of electricity, fuel, food, and medicine. He assured that the majority of Cubans blame the Cuban regime for this situation.
What is the Cuban regime's position regarding Hammer's statements?
The Cuban regime, through officials like Johana Tablada, has accused Hammer of lying and interference, arguing that the difficulties on the island are a consequence of the U.S. blockade and not of internal failures of the Cuban government. They have intensified verbal attacks against Hammer, labeling him an "imperial emissary."
How has the Cuban population reacted to Lis Cuesta's statements?
Lis Cuesta's statements have provoked reactions of sarcasm, indignation, and frustration among the Cuban population. Many believe she is out of touch with the realities of the country, and her message has been perceived as an insult rather than an acknowledgment of the difficulties faced by Cubans on a daily basis.
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