Lumey Guzmán, a Cuban citizen, recently took to Facebook to deliver a scathing response to communist supporter Pedro Miyares Vega. Miyares had posted a message backing the Cuban Revolution and leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, declaring his belief that "we are all Castro" in Cuba.
In her video, Lumey retorted, "Listen, I've been Guzmán Fernández my whole life. If I were Castro, I’d be living well. Haven’t you seen Sandro Castro and all those people?" She emphasized to the party loyalist that Cubans are enduring hardships in the country, not by choice but out of necessity.
The inciting incident was Miyares's post directed at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where he claimed: "In Cuba, all revolutionaries are Castro and loyal followers of Díaz-Canel, certain to be confirmed. I've said it—Patria o Muerte, We Will Win."
Lumey dismantles this rhetoric with compelling clarity. While Miyares proclaims the indestructibility of the people in defense of the Revolution, Lumey argues that these very people are suffering, not due to political conviction but because they are trapped in a grim reality under a repressive regime.
She draws a distinct line between those who sustain the system from positions of ideological privilege and the ordinary Cubans who face widespread power outages, food shortages, and unchecked inflation.
This is not the first time Lumey Guzmán has publicly challenged the regime's structures. On March 6, 2026, she gained viral attention for criticizing the exploitative bank fees and withdrawal limits affecting small business owners and common citizens, highlighting how the Central Bank of Cuba "charges you for withdrawing your own money."
Lumey's latest video emerges during a period of heightened political tension. In early 2026, secret negotiations between Rubio and Raúl Castro's circle were revealed, discussing a potential transition in Cuba that would exclude Díaz-Canel. Rubio stated that the island needs new leadership, labeling it a "failed state."
The regime reacted by intensifying its rhetoric, with the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), led by Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, boosting their digital activism with messages supporting socialism and attacking Rubio, exemplified by Miyares's post that Lumey addresses.
Pedro Miyares is a prominent communist figure on social media. In 2023, he gained notoriety for calling himself a "model CDR member" and marking the 62nd anniversary of the Ministry of the Interior's (MININT) founding by tattooing Miguel Díaz-Canel's face and the Communist Party of Cuba's (PCC) logo on his chest, an act that continues to invite ridicule.
Understanding the Cuban Political Climate
Who is Lumey Guzmán?
Lumey Guzmán is a Cuban citizen known for her outspoken criticism of the Cuban regime and its policies, gaining attention for her viral videos and social media posts.
What sparked Lumey's video response?
Her response was triggered by a post from Pedro Miyares Vega, a communist supporter, who claimed that all revolutionaries in Cuba are Castro, sparking Lumey's public rebuttal.
What are the current political tensions in Cuba?
Political tensions are high due to secret negotiations revealed between U.S. officials and Raúl Castro's circle, discussing a leadership transition excluding Díaz-Canel, leading to heightened regime rhetoric.