The Secretary General of the Federation of Cuban Women, Teresa Amarelle Boué, stated that on the island "there is neither a failed state nor a collapse," during a videoconference with solidarity organizations, friendship groups, and political parties from various countries.
According to a report from Cuban Television, the meeting aimed to "carry the truth of Cuba beyond its borders" and to denounce the impact of the recent measures adopted by the United States government, in the context of the economic embargo in place for over six decades.
In her speech, Amarelle Boué acknowledged that the country is facing "a very strong economic situation" which has led to shortages and a lack of medications, as well as impacts on the healthcare sector.
However, he stated that all health institutions continue to operate.
“We want you to be aware that in Cuba, there is neither a failed state nor a collapse, but there is indeed a very strong economic situation,” expressed the leader, who, apparently like all of her kind, remains oblivious to the reality faced by the population.
He added that no hospital or medical service has been closed and attributed the continuity of operations to "the unity of all Cubans," although he did not mention the precarious situation of healthcare institutions, where people die daily due to a lack of basic medications.
The leader noted that among the government's priorities are food, solar panels, electric cars—which, she said, play an important role in transporting critically ill patients—and medications.
The appearance falls within the usual discourse of Cuban leaders, characterized by an emphatic tone in defense of the system and focused on blaming U.S. sanctions for the internal crisis, amidst a backdrop of prolonged blackouts, scarcity of basic goods, and ongoing deterioration of public services that the population has been facing for years.
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