Wendy Guerra Calls for Cuban Government to Step Down After Decades of Control

Cuban writer Wendy Guerra Torres has made a bold statement against the longstanding political system in Cuba, demanding that those who have governed for decades relinquish power. Her open letter, posted on Facebook, reflects the growing dissatisfaction among an increasingly frustrated population facing economic and social decline.

Amidst one of the most critical periods in recent Cuban history, Guerra's words resonate with many. "A government that cannot provide the basics, that blames others for its failures, where slogans outweigh the life of a nation, and that has lost all moral legitimacy by silencing collective will, is not a government; it's a dictatorship," she declared.

Guerra argues that the ongoing crisis in the country cannot be continually excused by external factors. She emphasizes that "despite attempts to cover it up, the Cuban people today are crying out for change, whatever that may be and wherever it may come from. For the Cuban citizen, anything is better than the current hopeless situation."

The backdrop to her letter is a nation in economic stranglehold, suffering from shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. With the country nearly at a standstill due to the oil crisis, power outages, halted transportation, and stalled production activities have become the norm.

While the official narrative attributes these issues to U.S. sanctions, voices like Guerra's highlight that decades of failed internal policies are to blame for the structural deterioration. "For everyone's sake, to prevent greater misfortunes with irreversible historical and personal consequences, accept that the damage is deeply anthropological. Enough is enough: you've had nearly seven decades to experiment with our lives," she urged, alluding to the regime’s long-standing grip on power.

Beyond mere criticism, Guerra calls for an open transition. "The time has come to step aside and allow a Cuban transitional government to take over," she asserted.

"This isn't about you, nor is it about left or right. It’s about doctrines maintained and imposed at all costs. It’s about a mortally wounded people, who, even when silenced, are crying out for salvation," she noted.

The social unrest is palpable, with citizens overwhelmed by a reality that seems to offer no escape. In this context, Guerra concludes with a direct appeal to the regime: "If you genuinely care for your citizens, your children, mothers, fathers, grandparents, and siblings, accept the harsh reality. We've endured enough; it's time to chart our own course. Let us live in peace."

Her message encapsulates a widespread demand: for those who have led the country for decades to step down and allow for political change that opens the door to new solutions. For many Cubans, the root of the problem lies not in external factors, but in an exhausted regime incapable of reversing the crisis.