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The former Cuban spy and current national coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, starred in a peculiar scene this Wednesday as he improvised a conga inside a storage facility in Güira de Melena, Artemisa, following the onset of a heavy rain during an official event.
The activity, described as a "neighborhood debate against drugs" according to its post on Facebook, featured the presence of municipal authorities, engaged residents, and the typical propaganda that characterizes such events.
Despite the inclement weather, the event was not canceled: the attendees took refuge in a state warehouse, where the festivities continued with music and revolutionary slogans, led by Gerardo Hernández himself, who took center stage to the rhythm of the conga.
The event, shared on social media by official outlets and users aligned with the regime, has elicited mixed comments. For some, it was a display of "revolutionary joy in the face of adversity"; for others, a grotesque scene that reflects the use of spectacle to mask the dire social and economic situation of the country.
It is worth remembering that Gerardo Hernández was one of the five Cuban agents convicted in the United States for espionage and later released as part of the diplomatic thaw between Havana and Washington during the Obama administration.
Since his release, he has climbed the ranks within the ideological apparatus of the regime, becoming one of the visible faces of community political campaigns and acts of revolutionary reaffirmation.
Frequently asked questions about Gerardo Hernández's actions and statements in Cuba
Why did Gerardo Hernández organize a conga in a warehouse in Güira de Melena?
The former spy and current coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution, Gerardo Hernández, improvised a conga inside a warehouse in Güira de Melena during an official event due to heavy rain. This act, which aimed to showcase "revolutionary joy," has been criticized as a diversion from the critical social and economic situation in Cuba.
What impact has Gerardo Hernández's conga had on social media?
The conga led by Gerardo Hernández generated mixed reactions on social media. While some users perceived it as a display of "revolutionary joy," others criticized it for attempting to distract from the reality of the country, using the spectacle to cover up the social and economic crisis in Cuba.
What is Gerardo Hernández's stance on Cuban emigration?
Gerardo Hernández has stated that Cubans do not emigrate in search of freedom, but for economic reasons, which has generated outrage among social media users. Many Cubans have expressed that they emigrate in search of fundamental rights that they cannot exercise on the island due to repression and a lack of opportunities.
How has the Cuban people reacted to Gerardo Hernández's statements about emigration?
Gerardo Hernández's statements have been strongly criticized by Cubans on social media, who assert that the pursuit of freedom and basic rights is a primary reason for leaving the country. Many have questioned Hernández's disconnection from the reality of the average Cuban, pointing out his privileges within the system.
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