The recent statements by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz alongside officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines have left Cuban comedian Ulises Toirac more disturbed than reassured. Analyzing the ongoing energy crisis, Toirac concluded that Cuba is trapped in a "vicious cycle."
In a detailed social media post, Toirac described Marrero Cruz's address as "alarming" and "unconvincing." He criticized the Cuban regime's promise to improve the situation through solar parks, arguing that the plan lacks a solid foundation. "Building solar parks isn't a quick fix. Under the current conditions—marked by disorganization, lack of discipline, and poor coordination—it's even less feasible. They're talking about 30 parks, each with 20 MW, totaling 600 MW at full capacity. But just last night, the 'deficit' reached 1,600 MW, according to reports. This gives an idea of how much the solar parks will actually cover once fully operational," the comedian reasoned.
Unrealistic Promises and Growing Concerns
Adding to his initial analysis, Toirac pointed out other factors indicating that Marrero Cruz's promises are mere voluntarism or a distraction tactic by the regime, trying to convince Cubans that renewable energy sources will solve the crisis. "On top of this, there's the issue of delayed fuel payments and the absence of an 'open bar' supplier like Venezuela to meet crude oil needs. It's a problem that I see expanding instead of shrinking. The 'deficit' has been around long enough for stabilization, but it's only worsening each week," Toirac added.
The Collapse of the National Electric System
With the national electric system (SEN) in a state of collapse, the actor and electrical engineer (CUJAE, 1986) deemed the government's strategy of maintaining and renewing thermoelectric plants as unfeasible. "They reached their limit a decade or more ago. Breakdowns are becoming more frequent, making them unprofitable to operate, and without funds, replacing them at the necessary pace is impossible," he remarked.
The situation, which is not new but rather a recurring cycle that gets more critical each time, led the comedian to reflect on how Cubans are stuck in a "vicious cycle." "Less fuel, less power generation, more blackouts, lower productivity in factories and production entities, reduced export capacity, less money coming in... Less fuel! (and read the paragraph again)," Toirac remarked, highlighting the futility of the regime's promises.
Skepticism Toward Government Plans
Regarding Marrero Cruz's explanation of an "energy emergency plan" during his troubled appearance, the actor expressed skepticism and criticized the government's lack of foresight in addressing the urgent need for fuel, as if Miguel Díaz-Canel's administration was unaware of the funds available "in the regime's coffers." "My forecast isn't optimistic, but I don't want to be the one to say what's going to happen. I will say this: by next summer, when those famous solar parks are supposed to be operational, tonight's deficit might seem like a blessing," the actor concluded, despondently.