A wave of criticism flooded social media following the latest Mesa Redonda, where regime authorities addressed the energy crisis, the functioning of banks, and international aid.
Far from calming tempers, the program generated distrust, annoyance, and direct complaints from the public.
In the comments posted during and after the broadcast, numerous users questioned the truthfulness of the official speech and the lack of real solutions.
Alejandro Pérez Guilarte stated that after more than six decades, "the amount of money that has been stolen from the people" explains the current situation, while Michel Mantilla declared that "they no longer deceive anyone."
Others criticized what they see as empty rhetoric. Roberto López questioned where the concrete results are for the Cuban table, while Layter Rodríguez labeled the program as “more of the same,” calling for less talk and more action.
The complaints also focused on banking services. Mar reported that banks practically do not operate when the electricity goes out, and Zoila García Perera stated that in rural provinces, ATMs do not work for withdrawing money or making transfers due to a lack of electrical supply.
Luis Medrano summarized his discontent by stating that "this is what the banks are going to offer the ordinary Cuban."
Several users questioned the promises of economic reorganization. Demi Lobaina R Lobaina argued that the announced changes only benefit the leaders and their families, and criticized the authorities for "not speaking clearly and concisely" and hiding behind convoluted language.
There were also direct social claims. Ivonne González expressed her desperation over the lack of milk for children, Yayi Dallarys Benítez reported that transportation for hemodialysis patients is no longer guaranteed, and Carlos Miguel González Pupo criticized the silence regarding political prisoners and the 4tico youth project.
The lack of electricity was another focal point of criticism. Charly Ok and Carima Borges pointed out that they couldn't even watch the full program due to the blackouts, while Delvis Cruz Limonta sarcastically commented on how to stay informed if "there's never any power."
The reactions reflect a climate of exhaustion and growing skepticism among Cubans, who contrast the official rhetoric with a reality characterized by power outages, shortages, poor services, and a deep loss of trust in the regime's messages.
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