Cuban journalist Thalía Rosa Alfonso Gómez has issued a strong response to the regime's spokesperson, Humberto López, after her name was mentioned in the program "Razones de Cuba." During the show, López accused the independent media outlet El Toque and several Cuban journalists of being involved in alleged schemes of "currency trafficking," "tax evasion," and an "economic war" supposedly funded by the United States, without offering verifiable evidence.
Journalist Stands Firm Against Baseless Accusations
Thalía, who claims to avoid López's television "circus," was informed by family and friends that her image had been linked to independent projects the regime seeks to criminalize.
In a Facebook post, she recounted how a year ago, State Security agents harassed her "like a criminal," turning her life and that of her family "into a living hell" simply because they could not implicate her in any wrongdoing.
With her recent mention in the regime's narrative, Thalía sent a clear message to her "handlers":
"I also have my own evidence... and I'm not afraid. If they want to provoke me, they should know that I have no qualms about revealing what really happened. With proof, on my own, so that I am not associated with anyone."
Defiant Response to State Security
Thalía made it clear that she does not work for State Security, mocking the regime's attempts to link her:
"I don't work for State Security because I don't want to. Get over it."
She also took a jab at Humberto López:
"Even though they didn’t bother to give me the script, I'm more of a journalist than Humbertico from here to China."
The Controversial Broadcast
In the latest episode of "Razones de Cuba," Humberto López reiterated the narrative presented by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez at the UN weeks earlier. He alleged that El Toque, which publishes the informal rates of the dollar, euro, and MLC in Cuba, was part of an "economic warfare operation" aimed at "lowering the population's income" and "destabilizing the economy."
López presented unverifiable documents, fragmented images, and edited statements to suggest that El Toque received U.S. funding to manipulate the Cuban economy. Thalía was among those named, portrayed as part of an "illegal projects" network funded from abroad.
Yet, the program failed to provide any conclusive evidence. It also did not clarify why an independent media outlet would be responsible for devaluing the peso in a country where the State controls all financial mechanisms, and where government-created dollar stores have driven people to desperately seek foreign currency.
An Attack Amidst Cuba's Deepening Crisis
The attack on El Toque and other independent journalists comes during one of Cuba's worst economic periods in decades, marked by uncontrolled inflation, endless blackouts, chronic shortages, and a monetary system collapse the government has been unable to manage.
Instead of taking responsibility, the regime resorts to its old tactic of blaming media, activists, influencers, or emigrants. Official channels echoed López's narrative, but on social media, the propaganda quickly fell flat.
El Toque and Activists Respond with Wit and Logic
Following the program's airing, El Toque responded with a piece titled "Immediate Reflections," dismantling the accusations with sarcasm:
"There is more rationality in those who believe the Earth is flat than in those who place blind faith in Humberto López."
Activist Amelia Calzadilla also reacted sharply, reminding that the rise in the dollar is due to the currency shortage and the creation of hard currency stores:
"Thinking that currency rises because El Toque reports its prices is like believing you get sick because you took a lab test."
Frequently Asked Questions About the Cuban Media Conflict
What accusations were made against El Toque?
El Toque was accused of being part of a scheme involving "currency trafficking," "tax evasion," and an "economic war" funded by the United States.
How did Thalía Rosa Alfonso Gómez respond to the accusations?
She stated she has her own evidence and is not afraid to reveal the truth, distancing herself from any alleged associations.
Why is the Cuban regime attacking independent media?
The regime is trying to deflect blame from its own failures during a severe economic crisis by targeting media, activists, and emigrants.