Camila Cabello Speaks Out for Cuba: "67 Years of a Failed Dictatorship and Oppressive Regime"

The Cuban-American singer, Camila Cabello, has once again voiced her concerns about the ongoing crisis in Cuba, delivering a powerful message on her Instagram account. In her post, she condemned the humanitarian situation on the island and openly criticized the regime.

Cabello's message began by addressing the challenges faced by the immigrant community in the United States, yet she also emphasized her personal responsibility to speak about her homeland. "There are many things happening here at home, and I could say a lot about the painful situations the immigrant community is experiencing in the U.S. I also feel a personal duty to speak about what’s happening in Cuba," she wrote.

The artist shared that she remains in close contact with her family still residing on the island, echoing the struggles of many exiled Cubans who rely on shipments to assist their relatives. "I still have family on the island with whom we stay in touch, sending them medicine, food, and clothing," she noted, alongside several photos from her childhood in Cuba and the current dire situation.

Cabello was particularly critical when discussing the political climate in her native country. "It has been 67 years of a failed dictatorship and an oppressive regime. The Cuban people are suffering in an echo chamber where no one can hear them, because speaking out means risking their lives," she asserted.

In her post, she painted a vivid picture of the daily struggles faced by Cubans: "Many people are starving, scavenging for food in trash bins, and the only way to survive is through care packages sent by relatives, as even hospitals lack basic medicines." She also highlighted the impact of prolonged power outages: "The electricity is out for so long that food spoils and water becomes scarce."

The singer addressed the repression against peaceful protesters, stating, "When people have protested peacefully, they have disappeared or been jailed, some as young as 13. This is a reality where an online post can cost you your life."

Cabello emphasized that the Cuban populace has endured "without dignity and hope for far too long," pointing out that it’s no surprise so many have risked their lives at sea in search of freedom: "It’s no wonder so many Cubans have braved shark-infested waters, building rafts from tires and sticks, risking their lives for freedom."

She concluded by highlighting the "deep humanitarian crisis" Cuba is facing and urged support for organizations working on the ground. "If you want to help and don’t know how, check the link in my story to support Cáritas Cuba and their work. If you can donate, any contribution makes a difference. Thank you so much, love you all," she concluded.

In her temporary story, the link to the religious organization through which donations can be made to the island was shared.

Cabello’s statements add to the growing international debate surrounding the situation in Cuba, amplifying the voices that condemn the lack of freedoms, shortages, and repression faced by the population amidst an ongoing crisis.