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Cuban Government Criticism

Voices challenging the Cuban government highlight issues like food quality, unfulfilled promises, and silence on Carlos Massola's death, sparking public outrage and reflection.

Díaz-Canel Claims New Year in Cuba Symbolizes Victory Despite Dire Circumstances
Díaz-Canel Claims New Year in Cuba Symbolizes Victory Despite Dire Circumstances

Published on 1/2/2026

Ferrer Denies Property Purchase in the U.S.: "My Focus is Fighting Tyranny and Its Lackeys"
Ferrer Denies Property Purchase in the U.S.: "My Focus is Fighting Tyranny and Its Lackeys"

Published on 12/31/2025

Father of Deceased Cuban Soldier Visits Son's Grave: "Merry Christmas to My Son, Wherever You Are"
Father of Deceased Cuban Soldier Visits Son's Grave: "Merry Christmas to My Son, Wherever You Are"

Published on 12/29/2025

Jorge Díaz Satirizes Official Claims Blaming Cubans for Eating Rice and Potatoes
Jorge Díaz Satirizes Official Claims Blaming Cubans for Eating Rice and Potatoes

Published on 12/27/2025

Luis Alberto García's Witty Response to Cuban Leaders on Christmas Controversy
Luis Alberto García's Witty Response to Cuban Leaders on Christmas Controversy

Published on 12/26/2025

Johana Tablada Criticizes Marco Rubio, Faces Backlash with "Inept" Remark
Johana Tablada Criticizes Marco Rubio, Faces Backlash with "Inept" Remark

Published on 12/22/2025

Cuban Government Claims $1.15 Billion Spent on Electrical System Recovery Sparks Outrage
Cuban Government Claims $1.15 Billion Spent on Electrical System Recovery Sparks Outrage

Published on 12/19/2025

Elderly Man Found Dead After 10 Days Missing in Manzanillo
Elderly Man Found Dead After 10 Days Missing in Manzanillo

Published on 12/9/2025

Santiago Mother Exposes Corruption in Aid Distribution for Children and Elderly: "This is Theft"
Santiago Mother Exposes Corruption in Aid Distribution for Children and Elderly: "This is Theft"

Published on 11/23/2025

Sandro Castro Intensifies Criticism Against El Toque, Shares Thoughts on Alleged U.S. Support
Sandro Castro Intensifies Criticism Against El Toque, Shares Thoughts on Alleged U.S. Support

Published on 11/19/2025

Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Asks: "What More Do Our Rulers Want from the People?"
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Asks: "What More Do Our Rulers Want from the People?"

Published on 11/14/2025

Díaz-Canel's Claims of Popular Support in Guantánamo Spark Online Backlash
Díaz-Canel's Claims of Popular Support in Guantánamo Spark Online Backlash

Published on 11/14/2025

Former Cuban Vice President Otto Rivero Criticizes Inefficiency at Havana's MLC Store: "We've Grown Used to Mistreatment"
Former Cuban Vice President Otto Rivero Criticizes Inefficiency at Havana's MLC Store: "We've Grown Used to Mistreatment"

Published on 11/12/2025

Cuban Mother Criticizes Díaz-Canel: "We're Starving to Death"
Cuban Mother Criticizes Díaz-Canel: "We're Starving to Death"

Published on 11/12/2025

Activist Demands Urgent Humanitarian Aid for Cuba Amid Health Crisis
Activist Demands Urgent Humanitarian Aid for Cuba Amid Health Crisis

Published on 11/11/2025

Rikan-Vega Family Provides Over 90 Meals to Pregnant Women, Elderly, and Vulnerable in Granma
Rikan-Vega Family Provides Over 90 Meals to Pregnant Women, Elderly, and Vulnerable in Granma

Published on 11/7/2025

Is Living in Cuba Truly Beautiful? A Controversial Conversation Ignites Debate
Is Living in Cuba Truly Beautiful? A Controversial Conversation Ignites Debate

Published on 11/7/2025

René González Criticizes Public's Focus on Abandoned Dog During Hurricane Melissa
René González Criticizes Public's Focus on Abandoned Dog During Hurricane Melissa

Published on 11/5/2025

Influencer Yaya Panoramix Seeks Urgent Help for Her Grandmother After Hurricane Melissa Devastation
Influencer Yaya Panoramix Seeks Urgent Help for Her Grandmother After Hurricane Melissa Devastation

Published on 10/31/2025

Heartfelt Plea from a Cuban Woman: "We Struggle Between What to Eat and How to Care for the Sick"
Heartfelt Plea from a Cuban Woman: "We Struggle Between What to Eat and How to Care for the Sick"

Published on 10/24/2025

Retired Cuban Military Officer Denounces Actor Luis Alberto García for Criticizing Pro-Government Marches
Retired Cuban Military Officer Denounces Actor Luis Alberto García for Criticizing Pro-Government Marches

Published on 10/22/2025

Gerardo Hernández Criticizes Portrayal of the U.S. as a Paradise
Gerardo Hernández Criticizes Portrayal of the U.S. as a Paradise

Published on 10/21/2025

Cuban Poet's Viral Statement: "You Can't Miss a Prison Disguised as a Homeland"
Cuban Poet's Viral Statement: "You Can't Miss a Prison Disguised as a Homeland"

Published on 10/15/2025

"Proud to Be Cuban Despite Losing Rights: Young Woman's Reflection in the U.S. Moves Social Media"
"Proud to Be Cuban Despite Losing Rights: Young Woman's Reflection in the U.S. Moves Social Media"

Published on 10/18/2025

Chikungunya Outbreak in Matanzas: "The Entire Town is Sick and There's No Food to Eat"
Chikungunya Outbreak in Matanzas: "The Entire Town is Sick and There's No Food to Eat"

Published on 10/14/2025

Cuban Intellectual Criticizes Government for Downplaying Matanzas Health Crisis
Cuban Intellectual Criticizes Government for Downplaying Matanzas Health Crisis

Published on 10/12/2025

Cuban Health Crisis Sparks Outrage: "When Will Cuba Shut Down?"
Cuban Health Crisis Sparks Outrage: "When Will Cuba Shut Down?"

Published on 10/9/2025

Unwavering Support for Cuban Protests Against the Government: "No Human Can Endure So Much"
Unwavering Support for Cuban Protests Against the Government: "No Human Can Endure So Much"

Published on 10/3/2025

Dreaming of Returning to Cuba... and She Did: "Despite the Criticism"
Dreaming of Returning to Cuba... and She Did: "Despite the Criticism"

Published on 9/28/2025

Cuban Tobacco Farmers Fund Renovation of Pediatric Hospital in Villa Clara
Cuban Tobacco Farmers Fund Renovation of Pediatric Hospital in Villa Clara

Published on 9/19/2025

Cubans Rally in Support After Arrests of Gibara Protesters
Cubans Rally in Support After Arrests of Gibara Protesters

Published on 9/17/2025

Official Journalist Breaks Silence on Cuba's Crisis: "How Much More Can the People Endure?"
Official Journalist Breaks Silence on Cuba's Crisis: "How Much More Can the People Endure?"

Published on 9/12/2025

"New Life, New Perspective: Cuban Woman Shares What Surprised Her Most Upon Arriving in Spain"
"New Life, New Perspective: Cuban Woman Shares What Surprised Her Most Upon Arriving in Spain"

Published on 9/21/2025

Lis Cuesta Sparks Controversy Again: Cuba's "Not First Lady" Defies Critics on Social Media
Lis Cuesta Sparks Controversy Again: Cuba's "Not First Lady" Defies Critics on Social Media

Published on 9/3/2025

Family of Cuban Woman Killed in Havana Tragedy Criticizes Government Response
Family of Cuban Woman Killed in Havana Tragedy Criticizes Government Response

Published on 9/1/2025

Young Cuban from Ciego de Ávila Dies During Military Service
Young Cuban from Ciego de Ávila Dies During Military Service

Published on 8/22/2025

Cuban Journalist Criticizes Government's Indifference to Havana's Mounting Trash Crisis
Cuban Journalist Criticizes Government's Indifference to Havana's Mounting Trash Crisis

Published on 8/18/2025

Raúl Torres Defends Israel Rojas, Criticizes La Joven Cuba Over Controversial Interview
Raúl Torres Defends Israel Rojas, Criticizes La Joven Cuba Over Controversial Interview

Published on 8/6/2025

Outrage Erupts Over Latest Breakdown at Guiteras Power Plant: "Hand Over the Country"
Outrage Erupts Over Latest Breakdown at Guiteras Power Plant: "Hand Over the Country"

Published on 7/29/2025

Ulises Aquino: The Real Failure Wasn't the Revolution, It Was What Came After
Ulises Aquino: The Real Failure Wasn't the Revolution, It Was What Came After

Published on 7/21/2025

Héctor Noas Challenges Cuban Officials: "When Will You Acknowledge the Desperate Eyes of the People?"
Héctor Noas Challenges Cuban Officials: "When Will You Acknowledge the Desperate Eyes of the People?"

Published on 7/17/2025

Minister's Controversial Remarks on Homelessness in Cuba Spark Petition for Her Removal
Minister's Controversial Remarks on Homelessness in Cuba Spark Petition for Her Removal

Published on 7/15/2025

Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Tries to Repair Government's Reputation After Controversial Labor Minister Remarks
Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Tries to Repair Government's Reputation After Controversial Labor Minister Remarks

Published on 7/15/2025

Ulises Toirac Criticizes Cuban Minister, Declares Himself a "Beggar": His Reasons Unveiled
Ulises Toirac Criticizes Cuban Minister, Declares Himself a "Beggar": His Reasons Unveiled

Published on 7/15/2025

Luis Alberto García Criticizes Minister's Denial of Homelessness in Cuba
Luis Alberto García Criticizes Minister's Denial of Homelessness in Cuba

Published on 7/15/2025

Ulises Toirac Voices Frustration Over Havana Blackouts: "I Can't Sleep"
Ulises Toirac Voices Frustration Over Havana Blackouts: "I Can't Sleep"

Published on 7/4/2025

Cuban Reggaeton Star Jorge Junior Faces Blackouts in Havana, Sparks Controversy by Echoing Regime's Stance
Cuban Reggaeton Star Jorge Junior Faces Blackouts in Havana, Sparks Controversy by Echoing Regime's Stance

Published on 6/28/2025

Family Forced to Sleep on Balcony Due to Power Outages: "Reminds Me of the 90s Special Period"
Family Forced to Sleep on Balcony Due to Power Outages: "Reminds Me of the 90s Special Period"

Published on 6/25/2025

Amelia Calzadilla Denounces Former Spy Gerardo Hernández: "You're a Criminal"
Amelia Calzadilla Denounces Former Spy Gerardo Hernández: "You're a Criminal"

Published on 6/17/2025

Cuban Woman Highlights Harsh Daily Life Amid Power Outage and Water Shortage
Cuban Woman Highlights Harsh Daily Life Amid Power Outage and Water Shortage

Published on 6/16/2025

Cuban Influencer Criticizes Students: "Start Earning Dollars Instead"
Cuban Influencer Criticizes Students: "Start Earning Dollars Instead"

Published on 6/4/2025

Exiled Cuban Mother to Díaz-Canel: "Clean Your Mouth Before Speaking About Cuban Children"
Exiled Cuban Mother to Díaz-Canel: "Clean Your Mouth Before Speaking About Cuban Children"

Published on 6/2/2025

Cuban Independent Journalist Criticizes Díaz-Canel with Scathing Message
Cuban Independent Journalist Criticizes Díaz-Canel with Scathing Message

Published on 6/2/2025

Open Letter to Cuban Regime: "This Isn't the Country I Want to Live In"
Open Letter to Cuban Regime: "This Isn't the Country I Want to Live In"

Published on 6/1/2025

Man Brutally Kills Dog in Mayabeque, Given Insulting Fine
Man Brutally Kills Dog in Mayabeque, Given Insulting Fine

Published on 5/22/2025

Manuel Marrero Urges Patience in Addressing Public Complaints
Manuel Marrero Urges Patience in Addressing Public Complaints

Published on 5/16/2025

Descemer Bueno's Bold Retort to Communist Critic Who Claimed He'd Never Walk Havana's Streets Again
Descemer Bueno's Bold Retort to Communist Critic Who Claimed He'd Never Walk Havana's Streets Again

Published on 5/1/2025

Tourist Mugged by Motorcyclist in Broad Daylight in Havana
Tourist Mugged by Motorcyclist in Broad Daylight in Havana

Published on 5/1/2025

Ulises Aquino Calls for "Radical Ideopolitical Changes" in Cuba Amidst Deepening Crisis
Ulises Aquino Calls for "Radical Ideopolitical Changes" in Cuba Amidst Deepening Crisis

Published on 4/30/2025

Cuban Public Outcry Over Record Electrical Generation Deficit: "Plan Your Lies Better"
Cuban Public Outcry Over Record Electrical Generation Deficit: "Plan Your Lies Better"

Published on 4/25/2025

Ulises Toirac's Bold Call for Freedom of Expression in Cuba: "Stop the Abuse of Power"
Ulises Toirac's Bold Call for Freedom of Expression in Cuba: "Stop the Abuse of Power"

Published on 4/20/2025

Yulién Oviedo Faces Backlash for Joining Government Debate: "No Cuban Has the Right to Judge Me"
Yulién Oviedo Faces Backlash for Joining Government Debate: "No Cuban Has the Right to Judge Me"

Published on 4/9/2025

Cubans React to Corruption Sentence of Las Tunas Official: “She Caused Great Harm”
Cubans React to Corruption Sentence of Las Tunas Official: “She Caused Great Harm”

Published on 3/26/2025

Cuban Woman's Comment on Enjoying Havana's Power Outages Goes Viral
Cuban Woman's Comment on Enjoying Havana's Power Outages Goes Viral

Published on 3/24/2025

Cuban Boy Damir Shows Progress with Shoulder Dance at Miami Hospital
Cuban Boy Damir Shows Progress with Shoulder Dance at Miami Hospital

Published on 3/16/2025

Claudia Artiles Speaks Out Against Neighborly Criticism in Cuba: "They Are Driving My Mom Crazy"
Claudia Artiles Speaks Out Against Neighborly Criticism in Cuba: "They Are Driving My Mom Crazy"

Published on 3/12/2025

Over a Year Later, Young Lali Paola Remains Missing Without a Trace
Over a Year Later, Young Lali Paola Remains Missing Without a Trace

Published on 3/10/2025

Police Escort Rice Shipment in Baracoa: "What a Crazy Scene!"
Police Escort Rice Shipment in Baracoa: "What a Crazy Scene!"

Published on 3/6/2025

Cuba's Empty Promises to the Humble: A Stark Reality
Cuba's Empty Promises to the Humble: A Stark Reality

Published on 3/1/2025

Cuban Mother Seeks Justice for Son's Murder in Havana: "I Won't Rest Until Justice is Served"
Cuban Mother Seeks Justice for Son's Murder in Havana: "I Won't Rest Until Justice is Served"

Published on 2/28/2025

"Am I Supposed to Thank Fidel?": Cuban Woman with Cancer Reveals Harsh Reality of Cooking with Wood
"Am I Supposed to Thank Fidel?": Cuban Woman with Cancer Reveals Harsh Reality of Cooking with Wood

Published on 2/22/2025

Violence Escalates in Cuba: Group of Youths Assaults Home with Machetes, Bottles, and Gunfire
Violence Escalates in Cuba: Group of Youths Assaults Home with Machetes, Bottles, and Gunfire

Published on 2/15/2025

Cuban Criticizes New Complaint and Petition Law: "Can We Sue the State for Incompetence and Inefficiency?"
Cuban Criticizes New Complaint and Petition Law: "Can We Sue the State for Incompetence and Inefficiency?"

Published on 2/8/2025

Cubans React to Cubadebate's Criticism of Marco Rubio: "They Love the Remittances"
Cubans React to Cubadebate's Criticism of Marco Rubio: "They Love the Remittances"

Published on 2/7/2025

Cubans Outraged Amid Uncertainty Over Repairs at Guiteras Power Plant
Cubans Outraged Amid Uncertainty Over Repairs at Guiteras Power Plant

Published on 2/6/2025

Manuel Marrero's Silence on Missing Persons after Holguín Munitions Explosion
Manuel Marrero's Silence on Missing Persons after Holguín Munitions Explosion

Published on 1/9/2025

Mother in Cuba Criticizes Children's Chocolate Mix: "Lacks Milk and Sugar"
Mother in Cuba Criticizes Children's Chocolate Mix: "Lacks Milk and Sugar"

Published on 1/3/2025

Havana: Heartfelt Plea for Assistance as Mother Holds Child Outside Dollar Store
Havana: Heartfelt Plea for Assistance as Mother Holds Child Outside Dollar Store

Published on 12/30/2024

Cubans Demand Change Amidst New Government Currency Measures
Cubans Demand Change Amidst New Government Currency Measures

Published on 12/19/2024

Díaz-Canel Advocates for "Creative Resistance" Amidst Cuba's Ongoing Crisis
Díaz-Canel Advocates for "Creative Resistance" Amidst Cuba's Ongoing Crisis

Published on 12/5/2024

Cuban Voices on Power Outages: "Our Nation is Ruined, and It's Not Due to War"
Cuban Voices on Power Outages: "Our Nation is Ruined, and It's Not Due to War"

Published on 12/4/2024

Art or Illusion? The Havana Biennial Amidst the Malecón's Decay
Art or Illusion? The Havana Biennial Amidst the Malecón's Decay

Published on 12/2/2024

Carlos Otero's Witty Take on Ana de Armas and Manuel Anido Cuesta's Romance
Carlos Otero's Witty Take on Ana de Armas and Manuel Anido Cuesta's Romance

Published on 11/21/2024

Guantanamo Family Homeless After Hurricane Oscar: Sleeping on Neighbor's Floor
Guantanamo Family Homeless After Hurricane Oscar: Sleeping on Neighbor's Floor

Published on 11/11/2024

Cuban Lawyer Reacts to Trump's Election Victory: "Goodbye to My Parole!"
Cuban Lawyer Reacts to Trump's Election Victory: "Goodbye to My Parole!"

Published on 11/6/2024

Another Body Found in San Antonio del Sur Following Hurricane Oscar's Devastation
Another Body Found in San Antonio del Sur Following Hurricane Oscar's Devastation

Published on 10/29/2024

Cooking Over Charcoal: A Glimpse Into the Harsh Realities Faced by Cubans
Cooking Over Charcoal: A Glimpse Into the Harsh Realities Faced by Cubans

Published on 10/29/2024

Young Man in Santiago de Cuba Detained for Protesting Against Blackouts
Young Man in Santiago de Cuba Detained for Protesting Against Blackouts

Published on 10/28/2024

Stunning Transformations at Villa Imías Campground Before and After Hurricane Oscar
Stunning Transformations at Villa Imías Campground Before and After Hurricane Oscar

Published on 10/27/2024

Flooded Streets of San Antonio del Sur Revealed in New Footage
Flooded Streets of San Antonio del Sur Revealed in New Footage

Published on 10/25/2024

Cuban Confronts Díaz-Canel in Guantánamo: "We Were Left Alone"
Cuban Confronts Díaz-Canel in Guantánamo: "We Were Left Alone"

Published on 10/23/2024

Cuban Mother Highlights Struggle to Cook During Nationwide Blackout: "We're Exhausted"
Cuban Mother Highlights Struggle to Cook During Nationwide Blackout: "We're Exhausted"

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuban Singer La Diosa Speaks Out Amid Energy Crisis: "They're Slowly Killing You"
Cuban Singer La Diosa Speaks Out Amid Energy Crisis: "They're Slowly Killing You"

Published on 10/19/2024

Cubans Outraged by Power Outages: "Our Right to Live Is Fading Away"
Cubans Outraged by Power Outages: "Our Right to Live Is Fading Away"

Published on 10/15/2024

Héctor Villar Stirs Controversy with Video on Buying a Mercedes Benz in Cuba
Héctor Villar Stirs Controversy with Video on Buying a Mercedes Benz in Cuba

Published on 10/3/2024

Lenier Mesa: "If Offered $200,000, I Would Go to Cuba Without Involvement with the Government"
Lenier Mesa: "If Offered $200,000, I Would Go to Cuba Without Involvement with the Government"

Published on 9/30/2024

Ulises Toirac Takes a Jab at Power Outages and Lack of Alerts in Havana: "What I'm Experiencing Isn't Real"
Ulises Toirac Takes a Jab at Power Outages and Lack of Alerts in Havana: "What I'm Experiencing Isn't Real"

Published on 9/26/2024

Cuban in the U.S.: "I'm Supporting My Family, Not Any System"
Cuban in the U.S.: "I'm Supporting My Family, Not Any System"

Published on 9/23/2024

Intellectual Alina Bárbara López Expelled from UNEAC for Criticizing Cuban Government
Intellectual Alina Bárbara López Expelled from UNEAC for Criticizing Cuban Government

Published on 9/13/2024

Cuban Desperately Pleads for Medical Attention in Holguín: "If I Die, the Government Is to Blame"
Cuban Desperately Pleads for Medical Attention in Holguín: "If I Die, the Government Is to Blame"

Published on 9/6/2024

Elderly Cuban Man Shares Harsh Reality: "I Survive on What I Find in the Trash"
Elderly Cuban Man Shares Harsh Reality: "I Survive on What I Find in the Trash"

Published on 8/15/2024

A Cuban Father's Heartfelt Reflection as His Daughter Leaves for Abroad
A Cuban Father's Heartfelt Reflection as His Daughter Leaves for Abroad

Published on 8/10/2024

Daughter of Carlos Massola Pleads for Help for Her Mother: "I'm Afraid She Will Join My Dad"
Daughter of Carlos Massola Pleads for Help for Her Mother: "I'm Afraid She Will Join My Dad"

Published on 8/8/2024

Cuban Priest Reveals: "I've Considered Asking God for Things to Get Worse"
Cuban Priest Reveals: "I've Considered Asking God for Things to Get Worse"

Published on 8/5/2024

Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts
Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts

Published on 7/24/2024

Daughter of Late Actor Carlos Massola Grateful for Support After His Passing
Daughter of Late Actor Carlos Massola Grateful for Support After His Passing

Published on 7/17/2024

Andy Vázquez Pays Tribute to Carlos Massola: "Impossible to Forget Someone Who Faced the Communist Regime"
Andy Vázquez Pays Tribute to Carlos Massola: "Impossible to Forget Someone Who Faced the Communist Regime"

Published on 7/8/2024

Mother of Late Cuban Actor Carlos Massola Speaks Out: "He Was My Only Son"
Mother of Late Cuban Actor Carlos Massola Speaks Out: "He Was My Only Son"

Published on 7/6/2024

Honoring Carlos Massola: Proposal to Declare July 3rd as Disident Artist Day
Honoring Carlos Massola: Proposal to Declare July 3rd as Disident Artist Day

Published on 7/5/2024

Cuban Authorities Silent on Actor Carlos Massola's Death
Cuban Authorities Silent on Actor Carlos Massola's Death

Published on 7/4/2024

Cuban Farmer Exposes Government Lies Through Poetry
Cuban Farmer Exposes Government Lies Through Poetry

Published on 7/1/2024

Complaints Arise Over Subpar Yogurt Quality in Sancti Spíritus: "Is This Fit for Children?"
Complaints Arise Over Subpar Yogurt Quality in Sancti Spíritus: "Is This Fit for Children?"

Published on 7/1/2024