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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla posted an infographic on Facebook titled "Social Media Speaks of Peace," in which he claims that 90.1% of the online conversation related to Cuba in May 2026 rejects a military intervention by the United States, compared to just 9.9% that would support it.
Rodríguez Parrilla attributes the data to a "research by the Cuban Foreign Ministry on online conversations in May 2026," but the infographic does not specify the methodology, sample size, monitored platforms, or classification criteria, making it propaganda material without the possibility of independent verification.
"The rejection of a military aggression by the United States against Cuba is overwhelming: 90.1% are opposed to the military threat, while only 9.9% support it," wrote the chancellor, who also accused Washington of "disguising aggression as 'liberation,' sanctions as 'aid,' and intervention as 'transition.'"
However, the evidence available on social media contradicts that narrative.
On May 27, the official program Con Filo —produced by Cubadebate— posted a promotion for its episode "Who Wants an Invasion Against Cuba?" on Facebook and received exactly the opposite of what was expected: more than 2,364 comments, the vast majority supporting a regime change.
User Harold Rodríguez counted 239 positive messages before adding his own.
Iran Capote summed up the atmosphere with a question: "Is there any comment here that says you don’t want this? I'm just tired of reading and reading; all I see are those who support it."
Other users were equally straightforward. "The invasion is not against Cuba, it is for Cuba and against you," wrote one. "With Filo, I challenge you to make the result public," another dared. "They are not going to air this publication on television," predicted a third.
The data from an independent survey released on May 8 point in the same direction. With 42,263 valid responses —58% coming from within Cuba according to anonymous geolocation—, 60.9% supported direct military intervention by the U.S. and 64.9% favored the overthrow of the government "by any means necessary, including armed action."
The chancellor's statement comes amid a sustained escalation of tensions between Cuba and the U.S. that has intensified since January 2026.
On May 20, the U.S. Department of Justice announced federal charges against Raúl Castro for the downing of Brothers to the Rescue planes in 1996, which resulted in the deaths of four American citizens.
The next day, the U.S. deployed the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in Caribbean waters, and reports from Politico indicated that officials in the Trump administration were evaluating military options in frustration over the ineffectiveness of the sanctions.
In that context, the regime launched a multifaceted communication strategy: massive mobilizations, events at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune, and a social media campaign under the framework of CELAC's "Zone of Peace."
On June 2, U.S. Congressional Democrats sought to prevent Trump from attacking Cuba without legislative authorization, highlighting that the discussion about a possible military action remains very active in Washington.
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