Exiled Cuban writer Zoé Valdés has called for her homeland to host the first "Nuremberg of communism" in history. In an interview with CiberCuba, she demanded the immediate and simultaneous banning of the Communist Party, the prosecution of criminals, and the establishment of a "Cuban neocapitalism."
Valdés read excerpts from her article published in the Spanish newspaper La Gaceta, in which she firmly rejects any gradual or negotiated transition similar to Venezuela's path.
"We cannot settle for the idea of a transition. We must think of firm liberation and radical change, demanding and imposing justice, insisting on a Nuremberg for communism, declaring communism prohibited, enforcing law and order, respecting constitutional emergency, and ensuring economic prosperity under a Cuban neocapitalism—all simultaneously and swiftly," she declared.
Demanding Justice for Past Crimes
On who should face trial in this hypothetical tribunal, Valdés was unequivocal: "Those with blood on their hands, the murderers."
She asserted that the evidence does not rely on informants but on the regime's own documents. Valdés revealed her involvement in extracting and safeguarding official records outside Cuba for future judicial proceedings.
"Many have contributed to this monumental task. It is like ant work, both inside and outside Cuba. They can burn what they want, but the records will remain," she assured.
No Forgiveness Before Justice
Valdés also dismissed the notion of forgiveness preceding justice: "Forgiveness comes after justice, not before. After justice, justice and order, each person will decide whether to forgive, and that is a personal dialogue with God every day."
The intellectual cited specific crimes like the sinking of the tugboat 13 de Marzo in 1994, which left 37 dead, including ten children, and the massacre at the Canímar River in Matanzas, as examples of unforgivable acts.
She argued that Cuba has a historical memory of capitalism—it was the third richest country in the region in 1957, surpassing even some European countries—which sets it apart from Russia, which transitioned from feudalism to communism without prior capitalist experience.
Cuban Leadership and Global Influences
"I believe that if there is no shame in finally having a Nuremberg of communism in Cuba, and we are recognized worldwide for having the first and only Nuremberg for communism, that will be significant," Valdés stated.
She identified Alejandro Castro Espín as the true leader of Cuba and Vladimir Putin as his "instructor," linking the island's situation to geopolitical negotiations regarding Ukraine.
Her comments come weeks after protesters in Morón, Ciego de Ávila, set fire to and looted the Communist Party's municipal headquarters on March 13 and 14, in response to power outages lasting up to 15 hours a day and food shortages.
For the external support needed, Valdés was clear: "For now, we need what we have at hand, which is not insignificant, to overthrow this tyranny. Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, the United States. We must rise to the occasion."
Frequently Asked Questions About Zoé Valdés's Statements
What does Zoé Valdés propose for Cuba?
Zoé Valdés proposes banning the Communist Party, prosecuting criminals, and establishing a "Cuban neocapitalism," all to be done immediately and simultaneously.
Who does Valdés believe should be tried in a tribunal?
Valdés believes that those with blood on their hands, the murderers, should face trial in a tribunal.
How does Valdés view the role of the United States?
Valdés sees the United States, along with figures like Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, as essential external support in the effort to overthrow the current regime in Cuba.