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The Cuban comedian Ulises Toirac once again expressed his deep concern over the energy and social crisis the country is experiencing, reflecting on the effects of the electrical collapse on daily life.
In his recent post on Facebook, Toirac pointed out that "the regime of darkness" in Havana is beginning to resemble the "criminal absurdity" experienced in the provinces for years, and this is… fatal.
According to him, the economic and energy situation follows a vicious cycle that prevents any recovery: "No money—no fuel—no electricity—no production—no money," he described, a cycle that deepens instead of easing.
The actor explained that, although some may believe that investments—very late in his opinion—could improve the electricity supply, "that logic fails."
"The situation 'today is twice as bad as yesterday, but tomorrow it will be a fifth... And so on,' he detailed."
Toirac also warned about the delicate social situation arising from the crisis.
He stated that "the population is 'stubborn' with shortages, hardships, and despair," and criticized the government for continuing to prioritize "political radicalization (like in the seventies/eighties) while that other part of life (the one that scratches our skin and empties our stomachs) remains oblivious to both the tunnel and the light."
"This has already gone out of control, but the absurdity is reaching galactic proportions. Don't blame the people," concluded the comedian, emphasizing that the crisis is not a result of the behavior of citizens but of a structurally failed system.
Toirac, who is an electrical engineer, has repeatedly warned about the fragility of the National Electric System (SEN) and its impact on the population.
In previous publications, it was emphasized that power outages are predictable and reflect a lack of maintenance and planning.
"The system doesn't need much 'cranking' to misbehave because it's from the stone age and doesn't get the maintenance outlined in the manual," he wrote.
For him, the situation in Havana is especially critical, as it encompasses a large part of the country's economic activity, making it the epicenter of the social crisis: "Havana does not behave like a province; it is a bit more of a powder keg than the rest," he stated in October.
In December, he criticized the government's enthusiasm after it was revealed that Qatar donated $4.5 million to repair the SEN, stating that this amount is merely "the cobbler for the first little hole," at a time when there is already a need to fix the entire shoe.
The actor emphasized that, being an electro-energy system infinitely more complex than a pair of shoes, the solution requires significant funding, a comprehensive plan of over seven years, and strong political will, none of which has been present.
The comedian warns that the electrical and social crisis in Cuba is worsening: "Today is twice as bad as yesterday."
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