Unidentified interviewee in Cuba blames "la dictadura," calls for unity and freedom

An unidentified interviewee told an interviewer that Cuba’s political system is to blame for the country’s crisis and said leaving the dictatorship and Cuban unity are prerequisites for prosperity.

The exchange began when the interviewer asked the respondent about their hopes for 2026. The respondent replied, "Libertarnos por lo de Cuba." The interviewer then asked who the respondent thought was responsible for the crisis; the respondent answered simply, "La dictadura."

Asked what Cuba needs to become prosperous, the respondent said the country must see the departure of its rulers and a coming together of Cubans: "Irse los los dictadores, irse y unirse los cubanos y usarte la libertad por los cubanos." The interviewee characterized political change and reunited civic life as the foundation for broader progress.

The interviewer pressed on whether young people in the respondent’s neighborhood share that outlook. The respondent said many do, some do not, and that many are afraid to speak publicly: "Muchos sí, otros no, otros tienen miedo a hablar." The respondent confirmed that, despite fears, there is a general desire for change.

The remarks reflect one individual's perspective on political responsibility and public sentiment; the interview did not include named public officials, formal proposals, or corroborating data. No formal actions or policy decisions were discussed during the short exchange.