Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged during a session of the National Assembly of People's Power that state-run media outlets are facing disapproval on social networks due to their shortcomings and failures in disseminating information. In his address, he attributed the mistakes in implementing new regulations to the political and institutional communication system, which often presents these changes without complete information or fails to explain them adequately.
“As public servants, we have the duty, responsibility, and commitment to the people to clarify the origin, motivation, and objectives of each decision or regulation,” he emphasized. Díaz-Canel further stated that these omissions contribute to the "distortions and lies propagated by media associated with counter-revolutionary forces," leading to the spread of "toxic" messages on the Internet that affect national public opinion.
He questioned, “What role do the communication groups of organizations play if they merely act as paper pushers, sometimes translating the language into something unintelligible for the common citizen? Why do our media outlets settle for merely reproducing the text of the law without explaining its purpose?”
“There are still very few who use their platforms to expand on information, or they are not sufficiently amplified by the media themselves. We remain failing in this crucial subject of our time,” Díaz-Canel reiterated.
The leader remains fixated on the alleged online campaign against the revolution, seizing every opportunity to criticize fellow Cubans who express dissent on social media. He claimed that it is now impossible to navigate the web without encountering a barrage of obscenities, insults, slurs, and falsehoods designed to malign those in positions of power.
“It is shameful to see Cubans, born, raised, and professionally trained here, exuding hatred, rage, and contempt against the nation that educated them, as if they were part of the wild and brutal North that despises them,” he declared. “Yes, they despise us, yes, they intoxicate us vulgarly, obscenely, and with hatred on social networks,” he asserted at another point in his speech.
Understanding the Challenges of Cuban State Media
Why are Cuban state media facing disapproval on social networks?
Cuban state media are criticized on social networks due to their failures and omissions in providing comprehensive and clear information about new regulations and decisions.
What is the role of communication groups in Cuban organizations?
The communication groups in Cuban organizations are questioned for merely processing documents without effectively communicating to the public in an understandable manner.
How does Díaz-Canel view criticism from Cubans on social media?
Díaz-Canel views criticism from Cubans on social media as a disgraceful spread of hatred and contempt against the nation, influenced by external forces.