An official from the Ministry of the Interior (Minint) stated this Friday that there is a majority support from the Cuban people for the Revolution and its leaders, referring to the public response during the funeral ceremonies for the 32 combatants who fell during the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
The statements were made during the television coverage of the funeral honors for fighters from Minint and the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) in Havana.
During the report from official television, the officer asserted that the reaction of the people of Havana sends “a clear message” to the United States and to the opponents of the regime, that in Cuba “no one surrenders” and that there is a majority support for the revolution, its leaders, and the institutions of the State.
The announcement was made during the ceremony led by the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with high-ranking officials from the FAR and Minint, at the Colón Necropolis.
According to the official narrative, the massive farewell on the 15th at the Sierra Maestra building, headquarters of the FAR, reflected unity, steadfastness, and revolutionary commitment in the face of what the regime defines as external aggression.
The official's speech aligns with the results released in December by the Center for Sociopolitical and Opinion Studies (CESPO), an entity associated with the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), which stated that the majority of Cubans support the so-called Revolution and its leaders, despite the economic and social challenges.
These conclusions were presented to the IX Plenary of the Central Committee of the PCC as evidence of political legitimacy.
However, this official version contrasts sharply with multiple independent surveys and the everyday reality of the country, characterized by inflation, blackouts, shortages, deterioration of public services, unprecedented mass emigration, censorship, and repression of dissent.
Surveys conducted by CiberCuba show overwhelming levels of disapproval of Díaz-Canel's administration and broad support for a change in the political system.
A few days ago, a survey published by our editorial team revealed that a majority of 62% of participants believe that the Cuban regime could fall in 2026, amidst the regional climate following the military actions by the United States aimed at capturing Nicolás Maduro.
In September 2025, another survey conducted by CiberCuba among its social media followers revealed that an overwhelming majority of 95% of the population would support a change in the Cuban political system that the Constitution declares "socialist" indefinitely.
While the state apparatus insists on projecting an image of cohesion and popular support, large sectors of society live in an atmosphere of impoverishment, frustration, and lack of expectations.
In that context, official acts and statements from officials reinforce a narrative of resistance and broad support that many Cubans perceive as disconnected from their daily experiences.
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