The 11th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba unfolded predictably, offering no surprises or announcements that could alter the harsh realities facing the nation.
As many Cubans had foreseen, the meeting failed to present concrete solutions or indicate a decisive shift in tackling the ongoing economic and social crisis. Instead, it echoed familiar diagnoses and abstract promises.
Roberto Morales Ojeda, the Central Committee's Secretary of Organization and member of the Political Bureau, once again took on the role of spokesperson for the official discourse that acknowledges failures but remains rooted in the same old rhetoric.
Reading the Political Bureau's accountability report, Morales Ojeda resorted to the regime's well-worn language. He acknowledged internal issues but quickly attributed them to the historical justification of the U.S. embargo.
"We cannot ignore the existence of problems and limitations resulting from errors, weaknesses, and a lack of systematic action to address them, including deviations and negative trends, as well as other distortions..." he stated.
These issues were highlighted once more without a concrete explanation of responsibilities or a critical assessment of the decisions that led the country to its current predicament.
No specific measures or verifiable timelines were announced to tackle problems that have become structural and commonplace for millions of Cubans, such as prolonged blackouts, rampant inflation, shortages, and the deterioration of basic services.
The speech emphasized political cohesion around historical leadership.
Morales Ojeda asserted that, given the current scenario, "we must be convinced we will move forward under the guidance of our first secretary, with the legacy of the commander-in-chief and the teachings of the army general."
The leader stressed that beyond material limitations, "the organization of work becomes an essential premise."
He once again placed emphasis on organizational and subjective factors in a context marked by resource scarcity, production collapse, and a loss of social trust.
Morales Ojeda's words align with the same discourse that has characterized Party plenaries: partial acknowledgment of failures, a stubborn insistence on "resistance," and ideological reaffirmation without a fundamental challenge to the model or power structure that sustains it.
As the country faces increasingly tough realities, the official language continues to offer abstract diagnoses and promises of recovery, without immediate responses or tangible solutions to a crisis that continues to deepen.
Key Questions about Cuba's Political and Economic Situation
What were the main points of Morales Ojeda's speech?
Morales Ojeda acknowledged internal problems but attributed them to the U.S. embargo, without offering concrete solutions or timelines to address the crisis.
Did the plenary session announce any new measures?
No new measures or verifiable timelines were announced to address the structural problems affecting Cuba.
How does the official language address Cuba's crisis?
The official language continues to provide abstract diagnoses and promises of recovery, without immediate or tangible solutions to the deepening crisis.