A video recorded in Cuba and shared on social media once again highlights the contrast between political discourse and daily life on the island. In the footage, published on Facebook by creator Sasi Alejandre, several Cuban women candidly respond to a direct question: how they perceive the alleged military threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The response, far from showing concern, reflects another priority: daily survival.
“We're not concerned about Trump's threat because if we were, we wouldn't be living. We take it day by day,” says one of the interviewees, emphasizing that daily urgency outweighs any international tensions.
Another woman, candidly, summarizes her perception in a single word: "Normal."
Throughout the exchange, the Cuban women insist that the external threat does not hold a central place in their concerns. “We are so busy that I don’t even know who he is,” one of them states, a phrase that reveals a disconnection—or disinterest—regarding the global political scene.
The video also features statements filled with official rhetoric about the "resilience" of the Cuban people. The interviewees defend the idea of a joyful nation despite the difficulties and assert that internal issues should be resolved without external intervention.
"We have a lot of problems, but we are the only ones who are going to solve them," one of the women states, while another insists that the community remains united "out of conviction."
However, amidst the repeated phrases about sovereignty, joy, and "revolution," an evident contradiction emerges: the explicit acknowledgment of the multiple shortages that characterize daily life in Cuba.
"We are a joyful people, with thousands of problems," they admit.
The tone of the exchange escalates when they refer directly to Trump, whom they label as "crazy," although they immediately add a response that has caught attention on social media: "Tell him that here in Cuba there are more crazy people than he is."
The statements, a blend of challenge, humor, and resignation, have sparked mixed reactions. While some users see them as a display of resilience, others interpret the discourse as a repetition of the official narrative amid a reality characterized by economic crisis, shortages, and mass emigration.
Beyond the opinions, the video presents a clear image: in today's Cuba, international politics seems to take a back seat to a much more urgent concern — managing day-to-day life.
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