During a live broadcast from the central studios of Canal Caribe, where the morning show Buenos Días is produced, an unexpected audio leak disrupted the transmission. The show's host introduced a live link to journalist Bernardo Espinosa, who was reporting from the Ministry of Energy and Mines about the country's severe energy crisis. As Espinosa greeted the audience, a whispered voice could be heard saying, "Don't give me that sh***y bread anymore."
Despite the mishap, the broadcast continued without further interruptions. Espinosa is the journalist assigned by the state-run Canal Caribe to report daily on the critical energy situation affecting the nation. In addition to the energy crisis, Cubans are also facing food shortages, including a scarcity of bread, which might explain the off-camera person's refusal to eat the product.
It remains unclear from which of the two sets the voice was leaked. Another awkward incident occurred on the set of Cuban Television news in February, when a cockroach brazenly wandered across the studio. The unexpected visitor appeared just as Argelio Fernández, director of Hydrology at the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources, was providing an update on the country's hydrometeorological situation.
Details Behind the Audio Leak and Other Broadcast Incidents
Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the audio leak incident and other disruptions during live broadcasts on Cuban television.
What caused the audio leak during the Buenos Días broadcast?
The audio leak was caused by a whispered comment picked up by a live microphone, which was not intended to be broadcasted.
Who is Bernardo Espinosa?
Bernardo Espinosa is a journalist for the state-run Canal Caribe, responsible for reporting on the severe energy crisis in Cuba.
Have there been other incidents during live broadcasts on Cuban Television?
Yes, in February, a cockroach was seen wandering across the set during a live broadcast, causing another awkward moment on Cuban Television.