Cuban comedian Ulises Toirac has called on the government to address the nation's internal issues before critiquing external matters. "I don't think we should look outside when there are serious mistakes within, both politically, socially, and economically. Period. Fix your own house, and then demand respect from the neighborhood. But first, fix your house," he expressed on his Facebook page.
The actor highlighted that the government's economic policies have repeatedly failed to solve anything, instead creating significant social inequality and catastrophic individual distortions. However, his criticism was not confined to economic matters alone. He reminded that the Constitution had to reluctantly include laws and terms to avoid violating international standards, though these are often blatantly ignored in practice.
"You can walk silently without signs and still be accused of public scandal or disorder (which also earns you the label of 'other causes' in international media statements)," he pointed out.
Toirac also mentioned Cuba's recent return to the list of state sponsors of terrorism, discussing how this impacts his life and criticizing those who argue the measure only targets the government, not its citizens. "I'm the one who can't do online business (the government and its affiliates have all the tools for that and even operate from within the United States, which is no secret). I'm the one who can't use free or paid online resources (the government has all the tools to bypass that barrier), and I'm the one treated like a terrorist at many airports, spending hours in a holding area despite having valid documents (government officials use official channels and expedited protocols). The measures target me, effectively destroying my life opportunities. They don't empower me; they infuriate me," he asserted.
The comedian accused the government of ignoring internal problems and using the United States' intolerant and aggressive stance as an excuse to "wave the flag of chauvinism and stand firm against a change" that would be unfavorable to them. "When you add it all up, you get what is known as 'the Cuban problem': a squeezed populace, a valve that releases pressure through emigration, and the eternal maintenance of the status quo," he remarked.
"The apparent solution, angering the people by making them suffer hunger to provoke an armed uprising against the government, stalls at the first part of the thesis. Hunger. And I leave to avoid it. Aren't there more than enough numbers to prove it? Over a thousand prisoners 'for other reasons' and 10% of the population leaving in the last two years. And counting," he emphasized.
Understanding Ulises Toirac's Critique of Cuban Policies
What internal issues does Ulises Toirac highlight regarding the Cuban government?
Ulises Toirac emphasizes the government's failure to resolve political, social, and economic problems, resulting in significant social inequality and individual distortions.
How does Toirac describe the impact of Cuba's return to the list of state sponsors of terrorism?
Toirac argues that the measure affects ordinary citizens like him, limiting their ability to conduct online business and access resources, while government affiliates circumvent these restrictions.
What does Toirac accuse the Cuban government of using as justification for its actions?
He accuses the government of exploiting the United States' aggressive posture as an excuse to promote nationalism and resist changes that would not be in their favor.