The Cuban actress and influencer Eileen Morales, known on social media as @lacubanatiktok, has sparked intense debate on TikTok after sharing her thoughts on the future of Cuba and the potential consequences of a possible political change on the island.
In a video that has garnered hundreds of comments, Morales expressed a mix of hope and concern regarding rumors of changes in the country: "People are talking about Cuba being free by 2026, and that brings me hope, but at the same time many questions."
The influencer directly questioned whether a potential change would signify a real transformation of the system or just superficial adjustments. "Will there be a real change, or will two or three capitalist things be negotiated so they can continue to enjoy while the people suffer from hunger for years and years?" she asked.
In his message, he also addressed the need for justice regarding the human rights violations that have occurred on the island. "In Cuba, political prisoners have been tortured, people have been killed, families have been separated," he stated before posing one of his main questions: "Is the government going to pay for everything it has done, or will it simply remain as if nothing ever happened?"
Morales dedicated part of his reflection to the role of repressive forces and collaborators of the system within the communities. "The police in Cuba is not a normal institution; it is a weapon of repression," he noted, and he questioned whether, in a scenario of change, citizens will be able to demand accountability: "On the day Cuba is free, will we also be able to point fingers?"
The creator insisted that any transformation must include accountability: "Cuba's freedom must bring justice for the Cuban people."
The video sparked an avalanche of reactions, many of which were marked by skepticism and comparisons to other political processes in the region. Numerous users pointed out parallels with Venezuela: “That happened here in Venezuela too,” “It sounds like you’re talking about Venezuela,” and “Nothing has changed,” were some of the most common sentiments expressed.
Other comments echoed the concerns raised by Morales or urged patience in the face of possible gradual changes. "We have the same doubt," wrote one user, while another expressed, "Let’s have faith; things don’t change overnight."
There were also messages of support for the influencer, highlighting the clarity of her reflection and the necessity of speaking openly about the country's future. “She is absolutely right,” “Couldn’t be clearer,” and “Justice for the Cuban people” were some of the responses.
Morales' statements add to a consistent line of public denunciations regarding the realities of Cuba. In other interventions, he has questioned the impact of tourism on the island, stating that “All that money is pocketed by the government and does not help the people” and that “While you are enjoying yourselves, eating your meat, a child is dying who has nothing to eat.”
He has also criticized the image of normalcy that some portray on social media from Cuba, stating in another post that “A full refrigerator does not represent a people” and denouncing that “this is not the reality of Cubans. The reality of Cubans is hunger, misery, need, dictatorship.”
In another intervention, Morales questioned the propaganda use of international donations intended for the island and warned: “None of the money you send to Cuba for the children will reach any child.”
His messages have resonated with a segment of the exile community and the audience both within and outside of Cuba that demands profound changes, transparency, and justice in any future scenario for the country.
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