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A post from the Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba (MINFAR) has sparked extensive debate on social media after advocating for the need to maintain firm stances against the "adversary."
On its official Facebook page, the organization stated that “Life shows that soft positions against the adversary lead nowhere. Independence and freedom can only be achieved and defended with principled positions.”
The message, accompanied by an image of young women in uniform formation, provoked numerous reactions, many of them critical, reflecting discontent with the official discourse.
Some comments focused on visible aspects of the image shared by the institution. "They look like they haven't slept much," wrote one user.
Others directly questioned the country's actual capabilities in a confrontation scenario. "Cuba doesn't have the weapons to face a war, because Cuba has been at war for 67 years already. Not a single shot or bomb has been needed to destroy it; Cuba is already destroyed thanks to the liars who lead it," another comment noted.
There were also criticisms of the language used by MINFAR. "That text is as weak as you are. You don't know how to write, and you will have to defend yourselves," stated an internet user.
Several users expanded their questions regarding the internal situation of the country. “Get up, defend the blackouts and the garbage dumps so the Americans don't steal them,” another comment sarcastically noted.
In the same vein, some pointed out the deterioration of living conditions. "How much hunger in a single photo!" wrote a user in reference to the posted image.
Other comments pointed to the wear on the political and economic model. “True strength is demonstrated by thriving, not by sinking a country into eternal scarcity,” expressed an internet user.
There were also references to social discontent. "There is no reason to defend what oppresses you, overwhelms you, and has almost an entire country plunged into misery and despair," stated another comment.
Some users even questioned military spending amid the crisis. "Millions of pesos are consumed by this apparatus daily that could uplift the country if invested in other areas," wrote another netizen.
The publication comes in a context marked by ongoing economic difficulties, prolonged blackouts, and a sustained wave of migration, factors that have increased social unrest on the island.
Although the message from MINFAR emphasizes the defense of sovereignty and the principles of the system, reactions on social media highlight a gap between the official discourse and the concerns of a portion of the population.
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