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The Cuban singer-songwriter Israel Rojas, leader of the duo Buena Fe, has stirred controversy once again after posting a passionate message in defense of the regime of Nicolás Maduro, amid rising military and diplomatic tensions in the Caribbean.
In a post shared on his social media, Rojas wrote: “They will not prevail. Neither they nor their lackeys. It is no longer like before, when we were orphaned of ideas and weapons, and they were swollen with arrogance and technological advancements to kill the weakest. They shall not pass!”.
The artist, known for his proximity to the Cuban regime, referred to the current confrontation between the United States and Venezuela, which has escalated in recent weeks following the deployment of U.S. ships and aircraft near Venezuelan shores.
In a context of high tension, Rojas repeated the historic anti-fascist slogan used during the Spanish Civil War, now reinterpreted as open support for Maduro's dictatorship and its allies.
The post comes just days after President Donald Trump asserted that "Maduro's days are numbered," and while Caracas denounces an alleged "imperialist aggression" under the pretext of fighting drug trafficking.
In this context, the words of the Cuban troubadour have been interpreted as a gesture of political solidarity with the Caracas-Havana-Managua axis, which seeks to project unity in the face of international pressure.
Reactions on social media were swift. Numerous users criticized Rojas for supporting a regime accused of human rights violations, repression, and humanitarian crisis. Others, however, defended him as an "artist committed to Latin American sovereignty."
It is not the first time that the musician aligns with the official discourse. In recent months, Rojas has publicly supported Miguel Díaz-Canel and defended the positions of the Cuban government regarding the energy crisis and citizen protests.
With this new statement, the leader of Buena Fe finds himself once again at the center of the regional political controversy, reaffirming his role as one of the cultural voices most loyal to the Cuban government and its allies.
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