Mexican Senator Lilly Téllez has launched a scathing attack on Miguel Díaz-Canel, labeling him a "dictator" and accusing him of clinging to power for personal gain amidst escalating tensions between Cuba and the United States.
Her remarks, shared on her X account, directly addressed recent comments made by the Cuban leader against Washington.
"No, dictator, you are merely afraid of losing your privileges and luxuries," wrote the senator, further accusing Díaz-Canel of confronting the United States due to alleged financial support tied to illicit interests.
The Imminent Fall of the Cuban Regime
Téllez also stated that the Cuban regime cannot sustain itself indefinitely. "Cubans will be free from you, ruthless monsters," she added, intensifying the political confrontation.
Her comments came in response to Díaz-Canel's accusation that the United States threatens "almost daily" to topple the constitutional order on the island, a reaction to recent statements by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
U.S. Perspectives on Cuban Governance
Trump labeled Cuba a "failed nation" and suggested he could take control of the country if liberated, while Rubio emphasized the dysfunction of the Cuban economy and demanded substantial changes in the country's leadership.
In this setting, the Cuban leader accused Washington of attempting to "take over" the island and its resources, blaming the United States for the economic crisis marked by widespread blackouts and shortages.
Téllez's reaction aligns with other criticisms from Latin American political sectors questioning the Cuban regime and rejecting its arguments against international pressure and the internal deterioration facing the island.
Key Questions on U.S.-Cuba Relations
What did Lilly Téllez accuse Miguel Díaz-Canel of?
Lilly Téllez accused Miguel Díaz-Canel of being a dictator who remains in power for personal luxuries and privileges.
How did Díaz-Canel respond to U.S. criticism?
Díaz-Canel accused the United States of trying to take over Cuba and blamed it for the island's economic crisis.
What did President Trump say about Cuba?
President Trump called Cuba a "failed nation" and indicated he could take control if the country were liberated.