The president of the regime of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, Was criticized after offering condolences on Twitter by died this 1 of September, due to the COVID-19, of the sonero Adalberto Alvarez, Which condemned the unbridled regression against the July 11 anti-government protests.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the excellent musician Adalberto Alvarez, his friends and the people of Cuba who have him as one of their most beloved artists,” Diaz-Canel posted on social media.
“His music and his total defense at the Son will remain forever. Today Cuban culture is in mourning,” the president added, and immediately hundreds of users charged against the president.
Journalist and academic José Raúl Gallego commented, addressing Díaz-Canel: “Don’t forget what [Adalberto] he said shortly before leaving, when you gave ‘The order to fight’ of the ‘that you will not repent nor will you ever repent’”.
“They now have few sticks to approach, for abusers, dictators, murderers and corrupt,” added Gallego and shared, like dozens of Internet users, a screenshot with the music’s statement in favor of the 11J protesters.