Ulises Toirac Criticizes Cuban Diplomats: "Firmness and Principles Are Not Sustained by Violence"

Comedian Ulises Toirac has once again taken aim at the actions of the Cuban delegation at the UN General Assembly, using Facebook to share his thoughts along with the definition of "diplomat" as a pointed reminder to those who should embody this concept.

"It's always wise to consult the dictionary to clear away the weeds," Toirac remarked, as he systematically dismantled the official narrative that portrayed the aggressive conduct of the Cuban representatives as a "resolute response."

The incident in question occurred on October 27 when Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and the Cuban delegation stormed toward the podium where U.S. envoy Michael Waltz was speaking, prompting Assembly President Khalilur Rahman to halt the session and instruct Rodríguez to return to his seat.

Toirac challenged the notion that aggression equates to firmness: "In international organizations, actions are not taken impulsively. Firmness and principles have nothing to do with violence as their foundation."

He also mocked those who see heroism in such acts: "Pardon me, but it's hard to find heroism in a United Nations room where no shots are fired and, as far as I know, no one has physically attacked another."

During his speech at the General Assembly, Waltz showcased photos of Fidel Castro's $40,000 Rolex watches, images of Castro family properties including a 14,000 square meter beach getaway in Varadero, and a private island with a floating restaurant and dolphin lagoon. He also cited a Miami Herald investigation attributing $18 billion in earnings and $14 billion in secret accounts to the military conglomerate GAESA.

Bruno Rodríguez's retort to Waltz was, "You lie once again."

Toirac dissected this response, stating, "Simply saying the opponent is lying is not a strong rebuttal. A true rebuttal would involve presenting evidence to counter the opponent's claims."

He further commented, "It's necessary to specify what is being responded to, not just 'imperial lies,' but precisely what."

The comedian also extended his criticism to his fellow Cubans online, which he finds to be the "sinister" aspect of the situation: "People who have criticized this act daily in the same way here on social media: among Cubans, it has become normalized that being 'combative' entails aggressive and uncompromising behavior."

This marks Toirac's second public commentary on the episode. Previously, he coined the term "diplochancleta" in a video that garnered over 87,000 views, summarizing the scandal with a phrase: "Usually, when violence is resorted to, it's because there are no arguments."

The incident led to tangible repercussions: Richard Tur de la Concepción, the first secretary of the Cuban mission at the UN, attempted to snatch the phone from Waltz's spokesperson and took a swipe at him as he recorded the confrontation.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the expulsion order that same night, leading to Tur's departure from the country days later. Upon his arrival at Havana's José Martí Airport, he was welcomed by First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Peñalver Portal, where Tur expressed gratitude for the support from MINREX and denounced "Yankee arrogance."

While the regime praised the "firm stance" of its delegation, the annual resolution against the embargo was approved with just 130 votes in favor—the lowest count in nearly two decades—accompanied by 17 votes against and 25 abstentions.