The Cuban star Rebeca Martínez has openly expressed her discontent with the ongoing energy crisis in Cuba, which has plunged much of the nation into darkness since last Friday, October 18. The well-known actress, singer, and dancer took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the situation affecting millions of Cubans.
"I'm in hibernate mode until the lights come back," Martínez posted, setting her message against a completely black background to underscore the seriousness of the island's predicament after four consecutive days of power outages.
The energy crisis, triggered by a widespread collapse of the electrical grid, has stirred unease among citizens as power cuts continue to disrupt daily life across the country. Over recent years, Cuba's energy issues have worsened, and the latest series of prolonged outages has sparked a wave of criticism on social media. Public figures like Rebeca Martínez have voiced their frustration and disapproval.
Amidst a lack of clear solutions from the government, Cubans are enduring tough conditions, facing both a lack of electricity and uncertainty about the duration of the blackout. Martínez's remark captures the sentiment of many who, amid the absence of power and answers, resort to humor to cope with the stark reality of a Cuba enveloped in darkness.