The publication of a note from CiberCuba about the regime's propaganda sparked a wave of reactions on Facebook that vividly reflected the mood of many Cubans both on and off the island.
Within minutes, the post was filled with comments ranging from indignation to mockery and the weariness accumulated after years of crisis. "'We will always prevail'... even if there is nothing to eat" was the title of the piece that captured the words expressed this Saturday by Miguel Díaz-Canel in front of members of the Cuban Revolution Combatants Association (ACRC).
The prevailing tone was one of outright rejection. For a large portion of the users, the ruler's rhetoric is not only disconnected from reality but also offensive.
“That's a joke,” wrote a user, marking a line that would be repeated dozens of times. Others were more direct: “The joke of the day,” “What a beautiful meme,” or “It's funny,” comments that reveal how the official discourse is increasingly perceived as something caricatured.
However, beneath the humor lies a deep sense of frustration. Numerous comments pointed to what they perceived as an obvious contradiction between the political discourse and the living conditions in Cuba.
"There’s nothing to eat for the people, but they dine in the finest places," summarized one internet user. Another comment, revised for clarity, insisted: "With a full belly, yes, but with 67 years of hunger under this regime, it’s very difficult."
The idea that the leadership lives in privileged conditions while the average citizen faces scarcity was one of the most frequently repeated themes. “They do get to eat; the people do not,” was echoed almost like a refrain throughout hundreds of statements.
In that same vein, another user questioned: “How can one overcome without food, without electricity, and without medicine? That doesn't make sense.”
There were also numerous messages that questioned the very viability of the official discourse. "Without food, there’s no strength to fight," wrote one commentator, while another added: "If you don't eat, you cannot live; much less prevail."
Among the responses, some users provided broader reflections on the concept of "victory" promoted by the official discourse. One of the most shared comments stated: "Defeat whom? Hunger, blackouts, the lack of medicines? Because so far, the only one who is defeated is the people."
Frustration was also expressed in the form of rhetorical questions: “How much longer is this man going to keep saying the same thing?”, “Who can believe in that?”, “Did he really say that?”. These doubts reflected not only disbelief but also a breaking of trust in those in power.
Another recurring element was the reference to everyday conditions: blackouts, lack of food, shortage of medication, and difficulties accessing basic products. "Without food, without water, without electricity, how can we prevail?" asked one user. Another added: "The people are weakened because there is no food; you can't cover the sun with a finger."
Amid this scenario, some comments also highlighted the fatigue with traditional political language. "Just a lot of blah, blah, blah," wrote one internet user, while another summarized: "Empty slogans without solutions."
The use of sarcasm was another constant. “We will triumph while fasting,” one user joked, while another wrote: “Until starvation always,” in a clear reference to historical slogans.
There was also room for more emotional comments that reflected exhaustion and despair. “I can’t take this anymore,” “How sad,” “It’s too much to hear,” were some of the expressions gathered. In several cases, the impact on children and the elderly was mentioned, highlighting the human dimension of the crisis.
Many comments pointed out that the problem is not just economic, but also communicative. "It's not just the lack of food; it's the lack of respect," summarized one user.
Overall, the reaction on social media to CiberCuba's publication served as a thermometer of the social climate. Instead of generating mobilization or support, the slogan "we will always overcome" seemed to provoke the opposite effect: disbelief, rejection, and, in many cases, mockery.
What happened confirms a trend that has been consolidating in recent years: the digital space has become a channel where Cubans express their discontent without filters, question the official narrative, and share experiences that contrast with the institutional storyline.
Beyond the tone of the comments, what clearly emerges is an implicit demand: concrete solutions to everyday problems. As long as this gap persists, phrases like the one that sparked the controversy will continue to elicit similar reactions.
The post, ultimately, not only sparked interaction (almost a thousand comments in just a few minutes); it revealed an uncomfortable reality for those in power: more and more citizens are not only questioning the official narrative but are also openly confronting it.
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