Cuban Regime Denies Corruption in Judicial System Amid Calls for Public Trial of Alejandro Gil

A purported spokesperson for the Cuban regime, known as Salvador Capote, recently took to social media to declare that Cuba's judicial system is free from corruption and repression. This statement comes as a defense against the accusations leveled at former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Alejandro Gil Fernández, who faces charges of corruption and treason.

In a Facebook post provocatively titled "The Trap is Set! Let's Not Fall for It!", Capote insisted that the investigation into Gil was "thorough and transparent," praising both the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) and the Cuban Prosecutor's Office.

"Cuba has no repressive forces or a corrupt judicial system. The integrity of our officers is beyond question," Capote asserted, cautioning Cubans against "giving the enemy a platform" and urging them to trust in the "transparency of our judicial system."

This message, widely circulated among pro-government accounts and pages, comes on the heels of an announcement by the Prosecutor General of the Republic. The office confirmed that it has brought public criminal charges against Gil and other officials, following a MININT-led investigation. The case has been moved to the courts, citing Article 156 of the Constitution, with assurances that the "due process" was followed.

The list of accusations against Gil is extensive, including espionage, embezzlement, bribery, money laundering, forgery of public documents, influence peddling, tax evasion, and other high treason offenses.

Digital Campaigns and Family Reactions

In response to the scandal, the regime quickly launched the digital campaign #CeroImpunidad, spearheaded by Communist Party leaders like Susely Morfa. This initiative aims to project an image of "zero tolerance for corruption" and to reinforce political unity.

Meanwhile, as regime spokespersons attempt to fortify the official narrative, Laura María Gil González, the daughter of the former minister, has broken her silence on social media. She is advocating for a public and televised trial for her father, invoking constitutional articles that guarantee freedom of expression and the right to defense.

"The people would greatly appreciate more comprehensive news coverage," Laura María wrote, challenging the "gaps" in the official story and defending her family's right to speak out without facing repercussions.

From the Canary Islands, María Victoria Gil, the former minister's sister and a past Cuban television host, told the media outlet 14yMedio that the prosecution is seeking a life sentence. She expressed feeling "hurt and embarrassed" by the situation.

"If Alejandro Gil has betrayed his principles, I hope he faces the full extent of the law," she stated, while admitting her lack of knowledge about her brother's immediate family's situation.

The Intersection of Justice and Propaganda

The case of Alejandro Gil, who once represented the regime's economic reforms and now symbolizes its moral and political downfall, stands as one of the most sensitive trials the Cuban leadership has faced in recent years.

The regime's public defense, reflected in messages like Capote's, follows a familiar strategy: fortifying the official narrative, casting the case as an example of "revolutionary purity," and dismissing any calls for transparency as "enemy maneuvers."

However, in a Cuba battered by crises, power outages, inflation, and public distrust, the claim that there is "no corrupt judicial system" seems more a reflection of institutional fear than a truthful assertion.

If Gil's trial becomes public, it will test not only the Cuban justice system but also the regime's ability to maintain its narrative in a country increasingly skeptical of its courts and promises.