Recent complaints by pro-government host Michel E. Torres Corona about the alleged lack of resources for his show "Con Filo" have sparked a wave of criticism on social media, reflecting a collective sentiment: Cubans no longer want this program on national television. The host, who openly aligns with the regime's official narrative, vented on Facebook that his show is produced "with fewer and fewer resources." However, the public's reaction was not one of sympathy. Instead, many questioned the public funds allocated to a production they view as "unnecessary," "false," and "disconnected from the people."
"They should cancel that show and redirect those resources to hospitals, schools, or social cafeterias," commented one user, echoing the sentiments of many who called for the show's immediate cancellation. Some mockingly pointed out that if the public is urged to "do more with less," as the regime often preaches, then Michel Torres should also embrace "creative resistance."
Criticism zeroed in on the perceived impunity and privilege of the "Con Filo" hosts, who, as users allege, have state backing, access to international travel, and a platform to spread misinformation from a position of power. "He complains about a lack of resources, but they never lack anything. The real issue is they have no audience," another commentator remarked.
Many were more blunt: "That show is useless, no one watches it, they should take it off the air already," "It's an insult to the people to keep it running while truly useful spaces are shut down," or "Instead of wasting that money, buy food for an elderly care facility." The collective outrage translates to a direct rejection of what they see as a propaganda machine incapable of providing real solutions to the country's problems.
The criticism also highlighted the contradiction of a program that attacks independent and government-critical media now portraying itself as a crisis victim. "Michel Torres wants to appear helpless, but his show is funded by the same people who demand our resistance. Let him practice it too," one netizen quipped.
Torres' statement seems to have been the last straw for many Cubans, who, amid blackouts, shortages, and censorship, are clearly demanding: less political propaganda on television and more solutions to territorial issues. For a segment of the Cuban population, this begins with taking shows like "Con Filo" off the air.
Public Outcry Against "Con Filo"
Why are Cubans calling for the removal of "Con Filo"?
Cubans are demanding the removal of "Con Filo" because they perceive it as an unnecessary propaganda tool that is disconnected from their daily realities and fails to provide real solutions to the country's issues.
What was Michel E. Torres Corona's complaint about his show?
Michel E. Torres Corona complained on Facebook about producing "Con Filo" with diminishing resources, triggering a backlash from the public who questioned the allocation of funds to the show.
How did the public react to Torres' complaint?
The public reacted critically to Torres' complaint, with many criticizing the show's perceived privilege and lack of audience, and calling for its cancellation to redirect resources to more pressing needs.