The televised appearance of Miguel Díaz-Canel, in which the leader acknowledged the energy crisis and called for more sacrifices from the people, has generated a deep feeling of frustration and hopelessness among Cubans.
Far from offering solutions, his speech confirmed the seriousness of the crisis and the lack of a clear direction for the country.
A survey published by CiberCuba on Facebook clearly reflects this sentiment: out of 1,694 votes in less than 30 minutes, 84% of participants responded “no, this is beyond repair” when asked if they believe the regime can emerge from the crisis following Díaz-Canel's appearance.
Another 11% believed that the Government “is only trying to buy time,” while 3% placed their hopes on the possibility of improvement “if real changes are made.” Just 2% maintained that “they can still be saved.”
The result reveals almost a complete loss of confidence in the dictatorship, even among those who once hoped for a negotiated exit or a gradual economic recovery.
The message from the leader, focused on savings, resilience, and sacrifice, recalled Fidel Castro's speeches during the Special Period.
Díaz-Canel admitted that since December 2025, no oil has been reaching the island due to the naval blockade on Venezuela and announced restrictive measures "that cannot be resolved all at once."
He promised austerity and spoke about "postponing activities" to "continue functioning," insisting that "surrender is not an option."
In the streets and on social media, the discourse fell like a weight. Cubans reacted with indignation or resignation to the survey from CiberCuba, leaving comments that encapsulate the sentiments of the country.
Raida Maury wrote: “That bad government has already given everything it had, and now they ask for more sacrifices from the people. How much longer can the people endure? They are clinging to power and do not care about the people.”
Wisley Estrada expressed a sense of frustration: "But in the end, it was just more of the same as always, nothing new."
Lissette Álvarez added, "They buy time... and in that game, they drag millions along."
Others were more direct. Dayana Ochoa commented, "The best thing is for them to leave the country, to bring down communism; that is the only thing that could make a difference."
Jarlo Sánchez joked, “They have the arrangement in their bank accounts, a couple of million to enjoy.”
For Mirian Columbie, "there is no possible change," while Ramón Rodríguez wrote, "This cannot be fixed as long as they are in power."
The most repeated phrase was, precisely, the one that titles this note. Yipsy Lores summed up what many feel: "No, this can’t be fixed anymore."
User Dama Had reinforced that idea in two consecutive messages: "A tree that grows crooked never straightens its trunk" and "This cannot be fixed."
Ivania Falcón was categorical: “No, with those people in power, there is nothing to fix.”
Dissatisfaction has turned into absolute disenchantment. Each comment reflects a mix of exhaustion, anger, and resignation towards a government that, after decades of promises, has failed to stabilize the country.
The survey and the reactions to it reveal a hard truth that is difficult to hide: Cubans no longer believe that Díaz-Canel's regime can save Cuba. Amid blackouts, shortages, inflation, and empty rhetoric, hope has faded as much as the light in the country's neighborhoods.
And in the midst of the darkness, a single phrase is repeated as a national diagnosis: "This can no longer be fixed."
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