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Retired U.S. Army General Michael T. Flynn once again criticized the authoritarian regimes in the hemisphere and delivered a strong message against the ruling elite in Havana, which he described as "decadent parasites" clinging to the remnants of Castroism.
In a post on the social network X, Flynn, former National Security Advisor and close associate of President Donald Trump, stated that Cuban leaders are going through a critical moment amid geopolitical changes that, in his view, weaken the international support for the regime.
"Cuba, Cuba, Cuba," wrote the retired general, while listing what he considers the deterioration of the external environment that had supported Havana for years. He noted that Venezuelan oil and the political protection the island received are disappearing, Russia is focused on the war in Ukraine, and China's support faces risks due to global tensions in the Persian Gulf.
In that context, Flynn stated that “the parasitic and decadent leaders of Cuba, who are still clinging to the last vestiges of Castroism, are in serious trouble.”
The retired military officer also expressed concern about the possibility that the regime might respond with repression if popular discontent escalates. "Let’s hope they don’t bring out the machine guns and machetes," he wrote, referring directly to the state violence that has characterized moments of political crisis on the island.
Still, he asserted that he perceives a change in Cuban society. “I believe that this time the people of Cuba are ready for them,” he stated.
Flynn closed his message by describing the current moment as a historic turning point. “It is a historic time to be alive, witnessing the collapse of globalist and communist government systems,” he concluded.
The general's statements come amid increasing political pressure on regimes allied with Havana in Latin America. In October of last year, Flynn warned that “Nicolás Maduro’s days are numbered”, and on January 3, the Venezuelan dictator was arrested by the United States.
In that regional context, Flynn's words fuel the debate about the future of authoritarian regimes in the hemisphere and rekindle expectations—both inside and outside the island—regarding potential political changes in Cuba.
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