Cuban Citizen Condemns Economic Policies in Viral Video

Amidst Economic Hardship, Cuban Critiques Foreign Investment Policies Havana, Cuba – June 3, 2025 – A recent video circulating online has ignited a debate about the economic impact of foreign investment in Cuba. The video features a Cuban citizen who sharply criticizes the government's handling of economic policies, particularly the recent price hikes for data packages. The speaker, whose identity remains undisclosed, argues that these increases disproportionately affect the Cuban population while foreign companies profit. "They make a disproportionate increase, and then, simulating that they are giving in to the people's demands, they make a small reduction in prices," he claims, highlighting what he sees as a cynical tactic by the government. The video also draws a comparison between the treatment of Cuban workers employed by North American companies under previous and current administrations. The speaker alleges that while workers previously received fair wages directly from the companies, the current system funnels wages through intermediaries, resulting in significantly lower pay for the workers. He contends that this practice, along with the focus on generating convertible currency, harms the Cuban people. The video's commentary reflects growing concerns among Cubans about the economic challenges facing the country. While the video's assertions require further verification, it underscores the need for a comprehensive examination of Cuba's economic policies and their impact on ordinary citizens.