The Cuban singer Cándido Fabré, known for his public support of the Cuban regime, has asked the government to allow emigrants who wish to return to the island in peace, especially for humanitarian and family reasons, and called for a "truce" despite political differences.
The musician made the call this Monday in a post on Facebook titled "HUMANITY", just two days after Cuban authorities prevented Baby Lores from entering Cuba as he traveled urgently to see his mother, who was hospitalized in intensive care. Fabré did not directly mention the singer in his post.
"I would like everyone who wishes to come in peace, especially for humanitarian reasons concerning their family members, to be welcomed in this land, despite political differences," wrote Fabré.
The singer even made a direct request to the authorities: "I ask the Cuban government to consider my request. It will be another revolutionary victory to unite this species."
The statement is significant as it comes from an artist who has publicly demonstrated his closeness to the establishment for years. In May, Fabré energized the closing of May Day in Bayamo with shouts of "Long live Fidel!" during a concert dedicated to the centenary of the dictator Fidel Castro.
In January, he also affirmed that “with revolution and socialism, a people can be motivated and moved forward”, while in March 2025, he participated in a revolutionary reaffirmation event in Río Cauto, Granma, called after popular protests.
Fabré, however, made it clear that his request does not represent a departure from his political stance. He stated that he does not support calls for an "armed invasion" against Cuba and insisted that his proposal should be made "without compromising our principles." He also reiterated the official stance on the United States embargo, describing it as a "fierce blockade that seeks to gradually suffocate this people," and rallied in defense of Cuba with the statements: "We are not terrorists" and "Cuba does not attack, it defends itself."
In another part of the message, Fabré stated: "Let's show that we are not the bad ones," a phrase that reflects the tension between his defense of the system and the demand he now directs to the authorities.
It is not the first time the musician has requested a closer connection with Cuban émigrés. In March of this year, he had already proposed creating a bridge from Miami to Havana so that "everyone can come."
The case of Baby Lores, whose real name is Yoandys Lores González, remains without a public explanation from the Cuban authorities. The artist reported that he was forced to leave a plane at Miami International Airport just minutes before its departure to Cuba.
"I bought my ticket, boarded the plane, and sat waiting for takeoff. Minutes before departure, I was ordered to disembark. They denied me entry to the country where I was born," he recounted.
This Monday, the rapper El B also reacted to the ban against Baby Lores, criticizing the Cuban regime, although he recalled that the singer had previously defended the government and even went so far as to tattoo an image of Fidel Castro.
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