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The Cuban musician Arnaldo Rodríguez, known for his closeness to the government, criticized on social media those who participated in the protests that took place last Friday in Morón, Ciego de Ávila, calling them "antisocials."
In a post on Facebook, the artist defended the image of the municipality and stated that it is not “a town of vandals and criminals,” but rather “good, cultured, and educated people.”
He also stated that Morón is a "symbol of nobility, revolution, and courage," but not of "the 'bravery' of a group of antisocial individuals throwing stones and destroying what belongs to everyone."
Rodríguez added in the comments that those who support the protests show "insults, threats, and vulgarities," and described them as "riffraff" who, according to him, "no one wants in Cuba."
The musician's statements sparked an intense discussion in the publication itself, where numerous users questioned his words and criticized the government for the economic situation and the blackouts affecting the population.
One of the most direct comments was from Daikel Yordano Palacio Quintana, who responded: "So, what do you suggest we do? Endure until you finish starving us to death, leaving us in need and deprivation?"
Fernandez Elaine also criticized the official discourse by writing: “Bla bla bla, the never-ending story, and as always, trying to cover the sun with one finger, 67 years of lies.”
In the same vein, Maria Elena Fiol pointed out that social unrest stems from the country's situation: “Of course, it is not a people of vandals. It is a community of good, cultured, and educated people, whom you have pushed to the limit.”
For his part, Guy Barcena made a direct accusation against the power elite by commenting: "The vandals and criminals are in the Central Committee of the Party. Let nobody be mistaken."
Other users also demanded political changes. Claudia Reyes Gomez wrote, "Long live free Cuba, homeland and life," while Deily María González Fernández posted: "Down with communism. Freedom for all political prisoners."
The critics also pointed to the economic situation. Miriam Rodriguez commented: “Despite the blackouts, hunger, misery, and needs, they continue to support the pyramid of those who oppress them.”
In another message, Maria Luisa Gabote Carpintor recalled that the protests are a response to the deterioration of living conditions: “Your people are unarmed, yet they strike where it hurts those responsible for keeping this country in misery.”
The reactions came after videos of demonstrations in Morón circulated on social media, where residents took to the streets amid pots and pans banging and shouts of "freedom" to protest against power outages and the economic crisis.
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