Cubadebate publishes an image of "Latin American Fidel" and Cubans respond: "The embodiment of the misfortune of nations."

A post titled “Fidel Latinoamericano” on Cubadebate's Facebook page sparked a flood of reactions among Cuban users, who transformed the graphic tribute to the late leader into a space for criticism, sarcasm, and rejection.

The image depicted a map of America forming the face of Fidel Castro wearing his olive green cap. Within a few hours, it gathered thousands of reactions and over 700 comments, mostly filled with mockery or indignation. "The best representation of a cancer I've ever seen," wrote one user. Another joked, "1926-2026, 100 years of slavery."

Among the most frequently repeated messages were phrases such as “The cancer of Latin America,” “The stain of Latin American history,” “Look at what they’re inventing,” “This is how the country is, and they still keep the same narrative,” or “This carries a tremendous message, and not exactly in support of what is intended; it actually reaffirms what others say about Havana's historical influence in the region.”

There were also comments that expanded the criticism of Cuba's role in the region: “Fidel destroyed Cuba and wanted to do the same with Latin America,” wrote one user, while another noted: “He invaded Latin America with his fascist ideology.”

The overall tone was one of mockery and irony: "Thank goodness I emigrated north," "That's a sweet potato," "Confirming his influence throughout Latin America," "Now we understand the tragedy of where he comes from," were some of the most notable messages. Others expressed outright rejection: "The worst thing that could happen to Latin America," "Fidel was the cancer of Latin America," "Communism ruined Cuba and contaminated half the continent."

As criticisms grow, the regime insists on its usual rhetoric, reflected in other gestures such as the dedication by the president. Miguel Díaz-Canel signing the Book of Condolences for the 32 Cuban soldiers killed in Venezuela. “In the face of the threats from the Yankee Empire, we reaffirm our loyalty to the legacy of our heroes, of Fidel and Chávez,” said the leader.

Official media, for their part, reaffirm their loyalty to Castro's legacy, while the tone of users on social networks reflects a deep disconnection from that narrative. “This is how the country is, and they’re still at it,” summarized one of the most repeated comments. “The people no longer want any more communists,” added another. And one concluded, with a mix of humor and resignation: “Thank goodness I emigrated.”