In the midst of one of the most critical weeks regarding electrical disruptions on the island, and following the announcement of the synchronization of the Guiteras power plant, journalist José Miguel Solís delivered a message that has resonated beyond his usual circle.
In his post, the journalist from the state media Radio Rebelde made it clear that the energy situation in Matanzas not only remains critical but also lacks fairness and logical reasoning.
"In Matanzas, the 130 switchable circuits were out of service for an average of 15 hours and 22 minutes, with others reaching up to 23 hours," he wrote, highlighting the brutal disparity in service distribution.
His comment highlighted the obvious lack of equitable rotation: “There is a difference of seven hours, which is too much, without a doubt, and indicative that the rotation still needs to be improved.”
But it was his final phrase that made everyone the most uncomfortable: “Although it is the great paradox of an electric company withdrawing service instead of maintaining and expanding it.”
The dart, aimed directly at the UNE and the provincial Electric Company, has been interpreted as a direct criticism of the management model of the energy service, even coming from a figure associated with the state information system.
Hours later, Solís himself shared an image of Mafalda on his wall with the phrase: “To tell the truth is not to generate hatred. Your hatred of the truth is another matter.” A response that many interpret as directed at those who would have confronted him or "called him out" for his critical stance.
In a Cuba marked by blackouts, misinformation, and selective privileges, every uncomfortable word resonates as an act of resistance, even when it comes from within.
It's not the first time
This is not the first time that Solís, a correspondent for Radio Rebelde in Matanzas and a regular narrator of UNE's achievements, distances himself from the official discourse.
In May 2024, during Mother's Day, she had already made a public critique of the state-owned company for failing to keep its own promises.
That day, Solís enthusiastically shared a forecast from the UNE that assured there would be no blackouts in the early morning, a promise that crumbled just a few hours later.
When the service briefly returned at night, he wrote: “11:02... the light appeared. Tick, tock. Let’s see then.” His suspicion was confirmed, and soon after, darkness returned. “Regrettable, the forecasts were not fulfilled,” he wrote, visibly disappointed.
A year prior, in response to a comment on Facebook, Solís himself had published an even more striking reflection: “In a year, either things improve, or we end our system. And believe me, the cost will be high. I still have hope.”
This background makes the journalist an uncomfortable figure within the official media ecosystem, which rarely admits mistakes, let alone from internal voices.
Although he does not renounce his institutional alignment, his constant criticisms, whether subtle or direct, reflect the growing fatigue even among those who have publicly defended the official narrative.
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