Bruno Rodríguez thanks Venezuela for its assistance and throws a jab: "Doing is the best way to say."

The Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla expressed gratitude this Thursday for the , and took the opportunity to make a subtle jab that many interpreted as a response to the United States' offer to send assistance "directly to the Cuban people, without regime intermediaries."

In his post on the social network X, Rodríguez quoted a phrase from José Martí, “Doing is the best way to say,” alongside images of the Venezuelan shipment, a reference that in the current context seems more than just a simple diplomatic gesture.

The comment from the head of Cuban diplomacy comes just hours after Washington announced its willingness to provide assistance “without going through the hands of the Cuban government”, a stance that Havana typically views as an act of interference.

The Venezuelan shipment, consisting of 26 tons of food, medicine, and construction materials, is part of a joint operation that also benefited Jamaica and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Cuba-Venezuela Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement, according to government officials from that country.

For Caracas, the delivery represents a new chapter in the alliance that has united both governments since the times of Hugo Chávez and Fidel Castro; for Havana, it is a political endorsement that arrives amidst questions about transparency in the distribution of resources.

While Cuban authorities express gratitude for the "brotherhood among peoples," skepticism is growing within the island. Social media is filled with demands for "aid to reach the people and not the government," recalling past instances where international donations ended up in state stores or never reached those affected.

The contrast is evident, while Venezuela strengthens its role as an unconditional ally of the regime, the United States seeks to establish a direct support channel for the population, and the Cuban government responds with a message rich in Martian symbolism.

Ultimately, Bruno Rodríguez's statement comes across as a declaration of principles amidst the political dispute over who truly helps the Cuban people.

Meanwhile, in the eastern provinces affected by the hurricane, the urgency is not ideological but material, with fallen roofs, extended blackouts, and families hoping that aid, no matter its source, will not get caught up in slogans and political boundaries.