Amaury Pérez says he suffers "like any other Cuban," but he continues to defend the regime

The singer-songwriter Amaury Pérez stated that he suffers from the current crisis "like any other Cuban," although he remains loyal to the regime.

In a message sent to a friend - shared on Facebook by the president of the Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto, the officialist troubadour asserted that he will maintain his stance despite experiencing "endless blackouts and shortages of all kinds."

Amaury first explained that he left his Facebook page due to health issues in his family. He clarified that, in addition to those circumstances, the political context also influenced his decision.

"The aggressions against my country did not allow me to continue living, as someone pointed out, a parallel life that motivated some to take aim at it," he said.

The artist assured that he remains on the Island despite the daily difficulties. "I'm in Cuba, as you know, and I won't give up that detail when everything (I survive in a 'lower middle class' neighborhood) prevents me from overlooking endless blackouts and shortages of all kinds."

"I am just one more who does not give up, nor will I give up, on being part of the hardships of my neighbors. Who are my neighbors? Well, 10 million compatriots," he stated in the letter.

Amaury insisted that his stay in Cuba is a conscious and definitive decision, regardless of what others may think.

"I do not regret for a second the path that I did not walk, that I chose," he wrote, defending his journey.

"I will help fix what is wrong, and I will defend what was good with songs, not with criticisms or regrets that are ultimately useless and that few will take as honest," she emphasized.

The text concluded with an emphatic proclamation: "Long live friendly Cuba! It is free now."

Amaury Pérez has been for decades a figure associated with official positions within the Cuban cultural sphere.

His proximity to the highest authorities of the country, including the current ruler and his family circle, as well as his historical affinity with the previous political leadership, positions him as one of the artists who publicly support the communist project.

The release of the letter once again places the singer-songwriter at the center of the debate regarding the role of creators in a context marked by prolonged blackouts, shortages, and political crisis.

While some sectors call for more critical stances from the artistic community, Amaury reaffirms his commitment to the Government, stating that he does so "through songs" and without regrets.