The presenter Alexander Otaola expressed criticism regarding the recent visit of the Cuban-American congressman, Carlos Giménez, to the Guantanamo Naval Base, for not making it a significant event for the Cuban exile community.
The influencer believed that the Cuban-American representative should have made that journey alongside members of the anti-communist exile community and opposition leaders so that his actions would have greater significance in the pursuit of freedom for Cuba.
Otaola felt that if Carlos Giménez had gone to Guantánamo accompanied by Cuban exile activists, his trip would have had a greater impact.
“This trip to Guantánamo has to be made with representatives from the exile community, with members of the community, with anti-communists, with opposition leaders. You want this trip to have an impact beyond the fact that the congressman visited Guantánamo to see where they will be holding the prisoners from the Tren de Aragua,” the influencer pointed out.
Otaola did not hesitate to label the congressman as a "gray man", expressionless, and compared his political figure to that of other Cuban-American congressmen such as María Elvira Salazar and Mario Díaz-Balart, whom the influencer believes are more dedicated to the cause of Cuba's freedom.
"Giménez is like a deaf person. What a bland man! You have never seen Giménez, neither happy, nor sad, nor depressed, nor worried. You always see Giménez with the same expression, he's like a goldfish. He conveys no feelings at all. He's a cold thing", Otaola stated.
Next, he provided advice for the congressman:
"Get organized, go with a group of Cubans there, go with a group of representatives, go with the people from the historical exile, with opposition leaders, take people with you. I know the paperwork is terrible. I know the requirements to enter a military base are specific, but do what you can do as a congressperson," he concluded.
Frequently asked questions about Carlos Giménez's visit to Guantanamo Base and Alexander Otaola's criticism
Why did Alexander Otaola criticize Carlos Giménez's visit to Guantánamo Base?
Alexander Otaola criticized Carlos Giménez's visit for lacking significance for the Cuban exile community. Otaola suggested that the congressman should have been accompanied by members of the anti-communist exile community and opposition leaders for the trip to have a greater impact and relevance in the struggle for Cuba's freedom.
What did Carlos Giménez think about his visit to Guantanamo Bay?
Carlos Giménez considered his visit to Guantánamo Bay as being in "the only free part of Cuba." He expressed his desire to see Cuba free from the communist regime and pledged not to return until the entire island is free. His visit was part of a delegation from the U.S. Congress aimed at assessing facilities for irregular migrants.
What was the main objective of Carlos Giménez's trip to Guantánamo?
The main goal of Carlos Giménez's trip to Guantánamo was to assess the facilities allocated for irregular migrants and hold meetings with officials responsible for security at the Base. This trip is part of the measures taken by the Trump Administration to transform Guantánamo into a key point for the repatriation of violent criminals.
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