The Spanish actor Willy Toledo claimed that Cuba is not a failed state and defended the regime on the island, while blaming the United States for the crisis the country is experiencing.
During a public intervention, Toledo stated: “Cuba is not a failed state,” and argued that the Caribbean nation “would have been an absolutely prosperous country” had it not faced what he described as a constant interference from Washington.
The actor argued that the economic and social difficulties on the island are the result of decades of external pressure, and accused the United States of attempting to "suppress" the Cuban people.
He also emphasized that his presence was in response to the intention to “defend Cuba's sovereignty” and its right to self-determination, while criticizing U.S. foreign policy in the region.
The statements come amid a profound crisis on the island, characterized by prolonged blackouts, food shortages, and a widespread deterioration of basic services, which has sparked increasing discontent among the population.
Toledo's stance aligns with that of other activists and international figures who have expressed support for the Cuban government, in contrast to the criticism from broad sectors both inside and outside the country that point to the responsibility of the economic and political model for the current situation.
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