The ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel took a stroll through Guáimaro in what was reported to be a staged event for his visit.
According to the user Cubanforever91, a few days before the arrival of the ruler at the local development project Rincón del Lago, “they tore down the fence, set up the decor, and planted guavas as if the countryside were blooming by magic.”
In addition, "they filled a false dam with pipes while the real farmers continue to beg for water to plant, and the people have not a drop to drink. They wasted 400 liters of oil in the midst of a crisis," denounced this user from Guáimaro.
"And for what? So that Díaz-Canel could get out of the car, stay for 5 MINUTES, pose for the photo, and then leave. The main actor of the circus: Inier, the new hero of nothing. And they still have the audacity to talk about 'agricultural revolution,'" he questioned, referring to Lier Borrero Reyna, one of the owners of Rincón del Lago.
This user also reported that while Díaz-Canel was visiting the showcase project, "Yuliet, a mother of four in La Sapera, was locked in her house like a criminal because she was going to speak."
“They silenced her. They isolated her. They only released her after the circus packed up and left. And then they have the audacity to talk about ‘demographic policy’, as if they really cared,” she asserted.
It is common in these types of tours by Cuban leaders to waste resources creating showcase settings designed solely for the cameras and propaganda.
In March, residents of Baire (Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba) reported on social media that state officials installed a lamp on a streetlight on 15th Street in this locality to illuminate an event attended by Miguel Díaz-Canel. After taking the corresponding photos, the same workers removed the light fixture, leaving the neighborhood in darkness.
At the end of last year, it became known that in the municipality of Calixto García, in Holguín, the authorities of that eastern Cuban territory took measures to avoid embarrassment in front of the president, including filling a "forgotten" cattle ranch by the State.
Frequently asked questions about Díaz-Canel's visit to Guáimaro and the propaganda setup
What was the reason for Díaz-Canel's visit to Guáimaro?
Díaz-Canel's visit to Guáimaro was part of his regular tours of the provinces of Cuba, where he supposedly verifies local development projects. However, this visit was criticized for being a propaganda stunt, as the area was specially prepared for his arrival, concealing the real misery of the region.
What complaints have arisen regarding Díaz-Canel's visit?
During Díaz-Canel's visit to Guáimaro, several acts of reality distortion were denounced, such as the installation of fences and temporary decorations, the planting of guava trees, and filling a reservoir with water from tankers to simulate prosperity. Additionally, there was criticism regarding the expenditure of 400 liters of oil during a crisis, while the population lacks basic resources like drinking water.
How has the population reacted to these propaganda visits?
The Cuban population has expressed its discontent and skepticism regarding Díaz-Canel's visits, perceiving them as propagandistic acts disconnected from the reality of the country. In Guáimaro, as well as in other places, citizens have reported the manipulation of scenarios and the waste of resources to create the illusion of non-existent improvements.
What examples are there of other similar setups during Díaz-Canel's visits?
There are multiple instances of similar setups during Díaz-Canel's visits. In Baire, for example, a lamp was installed to light his route, which was removed after his departure, leaving the residents in darkness once again. In Holguín, a "forgotten" cattle farm was filled to impress the leader. These actions reflect a pattern of simulating temporary improvements for the cameras.
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