Cuban legislator Elián González, now a spokesperson for the regime and staunch advocate of the dictatorship, expressed sharp criticism of the recent Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuelan democracy advocate María Corina Machado. González asserted that the award "has lost its value" and has become a political tool used in international campaigns against governments allied with the Cuban regime.
Speaking at the IX Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba in Mexico, and as reported by IMER Noticias, González claimed that the Nobel Prize "has fallen into the market, monetization, and play," contending that "from here on out, receiving a Nobel is less meaningful." He added, "I think it has already been discredited. It's unfortunate how they tarnish the Nobel figure," referring to his role as a representative for the province of Cienfuegos and a puppet of the regime.
The former child rafter criticized the decision to honor "a person who called for the invasion of her own people," which he believes indicates a "sabotage" within the prize committee itself. "How can someone who has advocated for the invasion of her own country be worthy of a Nobel?" questioned González, a prominent face of Cuban officialdom, who avoided acknowledging that Nicolás Maduro currently presides over one of the harshest dictatorships in Latin America.
Allegations of Political Strategy
González linked the award to what he described as a political campaign against Venezuela. "They know how to manipulate the media, politics, the market, and they dominate it. What they are doing is giving visibility to their figure, to their campaign against Venezuela," he said, claiming it to be a "crude pretext for invasion" against the South American nation.
In a second statement also circulated by IMER Noticias, the Cuban deputy addressed the situations in Venezuela and Cuba, portraying them as victims of "geopolitical pressure and control." "We hope for a change in policy, but we know the people will continue to endure and fight for their sovereignty," said the once-iconic child who has disappointed millions of Cubans by becoming a regime mouthpiece.
"The Cuban people have no other choice and will do what they have always done: endure, find their own ways to succeed and triumph. We will keep fighting, keep battling. We are a people of peace, but we are not afraid," González concluded, echoing the Cuban regime's traditional rhetoric about resistance and solidarity with allied governments, as if for a paycheck—or benefits like the rest of the leadership.
Understanding Elián González's Critique of the Nobel Peace Prize
Why did Elián González criticize the Nobel Peace Prize?
Elián González criticized the Nobel Peace Prize because he believes it has become a political tool used against governments allied with Cuba, particularly following the award given to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan democracy advocate.
What were González's comments on the geopolitical pressure faced by Cuba and Venezuela?
González described Cuba and Venezuela as victims of geopolitical pressure and control, stating that the people will continue to resist and fight for their sovereignty despite these challenges.