The activist and content creator, Alfredito Fominaya, recently shared a video on Facebook announcing his decision to stop producing videos condemning the Cuban dictatorship. His choice is not due to defeat but stems from the deep disappointment caused by the apathy of many citizens amidst the island's ongoing crisis.
"I'm done making videos against the dictatorship," begins Fominaya in the video, which has garnered nearly 30,000 views and about 3,000 reactions on the platform.
Fominaya's frustration is exemplified through a specific incident involving "Anita" and "the vendor," where despite having thousands of followers, only a few showed up to support.
The stark image that troubles him most is the contrast between this indifference and everyday life: people "singing about trivial matters and partying" while power outages, hunger, and imprisonment for dissenting opinions continue to rise.
"It's disappointing to see that the people aren't doing what needs to be done," he states unequivocally in the video.
However, his message is not one of resignation but rather a personal redirection. Fominaya emphasizes that his activism is not contingent on mass response: "I do what I do because it's true, because it's just, and because it is what God expects of me."
Looking to the future, he envisions a poignant image: "I yearn for the day when I can sit with gray hair and perhaps wrinkled hands... look at [my wife] and say: it was tough, my love, but we stayed true to ourselves, and it was worth it."
He concludes the video with a direct challenge to each viewer, rejecting the notion of waiting for others to act: "What truly matters is not that everyone does it, but that you do it. So, don't wait for others, I ask you, what are you going to do?"
Fominaya, whose full name is Alfredo G. Fominaya Roig, has become one of the most prominent critical voices in Cuba's digital dissent by 2026. In April, he revealed that State Security intends to fabricate charges to imprison him for his views.
In May, he criticized the official campaign "My Signature for the Homeland," arguing that signatures do not solve issues like water shortages, hunger, or fear. In June, he responded to presenter Michel Torres Corona, who labeled him "frustrated," insisting that the central demand is freedom.
The activist is linked to the independent project "Outside the Box Cuba," a group of young people from the Cerro municipality in Havana, established in January 2026. They use art, theater, and social media to challenge the regime and have faced harassment from State Security since February of that year.
The video emerges at a time of severe humanitarian crisis: prolonged blackouts, food shortages, and a record level of political repression.
According to data from Prisoners Defenders as of July 9, 2026, there are 1,306 political prisoners in Cuba, including 40 minors, with over 175 new arrests this year alone.
Fominaya concludes the video with a call he repeats in every publication: "Freedom for political prisoners, freedom for Cuba."
Understanding the Current Crisis in Cuba
What are the main issues causing the crisis in Cuba?
The primary problems include prolonged power outages, severe food shortages, and increased political repression, with a significant number of political prisoners.
Who is Alfredito Fominaya?
Alfredito Fominaya is a prominent Cuban activist and content creator known for criticizing the Cuban dictatorship and advocating for freedom and justice on digital platforms.
What is "Outside the Box Cuba"?
"Outside the Box Cuba" is an independent project initiated by young people in Havana, using art, theater, and social media to challenge the Cuban regime.