The Superior of the Daughters of Charity in Cuba, Sister Nadieska Almeida Miguel, has voiced her concerns on social media, criticizing the country's ongoing crisis and urging the government to step down if unable to resolve it.
In a heartfelt post on Facebook, Sister Nadieska described Cuba as a nation that once experienced light but now remains in perpetual darkness. "The uncertainty we live with is distressing," she wrote. "We constantly worry whether we will wake up with or without electricity, whether it will be cut off during the day or night, enduring almost constant blackouts. Alongside this, we face misinformation, lies, and broken promises."
"Our children are tormented by the darkness, the heat, and the hunger. Workers, despite not having adequate rest, go to their jobs because it is their only source of meager, yet certain, support for their families. Additionally, there is unchecked violence and a wave of suicides affecting people of all ages, as frustration and hopelessness touch nearly everyone," she elaborated.
A vocal critic of the regime, Sister Nadieska highlighted that the harsh reality for Cubans is being constantly stalked by death. "Getting used to crumbs, having others make decisions for you, applauding because the lights are on for a brief moment—these are signs of death," she said. "It is a sign of death to see our country and families bleeding as so many cross borders seeking light elsewhere. It pierces the soul."
Sister Nadieska called for a response from the government that differs from the usual rhetoric of "understanding difficult times." She emphasized, "I believe my generation has always lived in difficult times and has never emerged from them."
"It's enough that in addition to taking away our electricity, they also cut off the Internet and all forms of communication, reminding us that we are an island, as if the suffering of being isolated for hours could silence the growing discontent in the nation's soul," she added.
A Call for Dignity and Responsibility
Finally, the Superior of the Daughters of Charity demanded that the authorities ensure a dignified life for Cubans. "When the leaders of a nation are incapable of providing solutions, the wisest course is to transfer responsibility to those who can offer alternatives," she asserted.
"This nation cannot endure more injustices. The people cry out for the freedom to LIVE IN THE LIGHT, which extends far beyond electrical light; it is the light that comes from life, from human rights being respected and not violated. Misery, squalor, indignity, and dehumanizing apathy are not normal. Justice for all means walking this path we call Life with dignity, freely, with each person being the protagonist of their own life choices," she concluded.