Pilot Orestes Lorenzo on the regime: “When so many crimes have been committed, there is no way out without justice at the end.”

The Cuban pilot and former military man Orestes Lorenzo Pérez once again stirred the debate about the future of Cuba with a reflection that strikes a sensitive chord both inside and outside the island: the inevitable fate of those who have held power for decades.

In a recent post on his social media, Lorenzo presented an idea that summarizes years of accumulated suffering: when too many crimes have been committed, there is no possible way out without facing justice.

“Why doesn’t the Cuban dictatorship open the door to serious negotiations?” she asked. At first glance —she said— it might seem like a logical option for those looking to save their lives or part of what they have accumulated. However, from the perspective of those in power, that option also represents a sentence.

The former pilot, known for his historic escape from Cuba in the 90s and his subsequent clandestine return to rescue his family, described the dilemma of authoritarian regimes as a dead end marked by fear.

"When so many crimes have been committed, there is no way out without justice in the end," he stated.

According to their analysis, those in power prefer to cling to uncertainty —even the possibility of a violent or unpredictable outcome— rather than accept an agreement that, sooner or later, would confront them with the demands of a populace seeking justice.

In his words, it's not just about politics, but rather an overwhelming moral responsibility that cannot be avoided.

"They prefer to take the risk of uncertainty or the possibility of a miracle that will save them (...) rather than accept a deal that will inevitably lead them to justice," he asserted.

Lorenzo's message not only targets the leadership but also addresses the broader drama of a nation marked by decades of repression, family separation, and accumulated pain.

In this context, his reflection presents a warning as harsh as it is inevitable: regimes that rely on violence often end up ensnared by the very logic they used to sustain themselves.

"The final chapter in these cases (...) is that they end with the violence they have always practiced," he concluded.

The words of the former pilot come at a time of high tension for Cuba, where economic strain, massive migration, and social discontent continue to shape the daily lives of millions ofCubans both on the island and abroad.

For many, their message is not just a political analysis, but an emotional reflection of a country where justice remains an unresolved issue.