Ulises Toirac on the migration crisis and global leadership: "I'm seeing the law of the hair in the local."

The Cuban comedian Ulises Toirac, known for his distinctive sense of humor, analyzed the migratory crisis affecting thousands of his fellow citizens and questioned global political leadership using a peculiar metaphor: he compared the situation to “the law of the hair in the local,” referring to how people rearrange themselves when someone disrupts the environment.

This reflection was shared on Facebook this Wednesday, in an extensive text discussing the consequences of certain international policy decisions, particularly those made by the current administration of Donald Trump.

"I'm observing the law of the hair in the venue," wrote Toirac, alluding to how countries and companies tend to modify their alliances and strategies when they realize that depending on a nation with unstable policies can be harmful.

"This means that, on a global scale, economies and companies will rearrange their alliances and objectives, and will seek to avoid depending so much on 'the guy with the problem', as this dependence can be detrimental. Ultimately, this leads to a loss of leadership," he noted.

Toirac made it clear from the outset that his analysis comes from an external perspective: “It’s not my country, it’s not my president, it’s not my problem,” he stated, emphasizing that he respects each nation's decision to choose its leaders and those who support them.

However, he noted that the global consequences of certain decisions cannot be ignored: He also clarified that he has preferred not to express a public opinion about Trump out of respect for friends who consider him a good president, even when some have insulted him for not sharing that view. “I put friendship above political disagreement,” he wrote.

In his message, the comedian lamented the human tragedy faced by thousands of Cuban migrants: “Thousands of compatriots are being forced into the situation of leaving a country they desperately sought in search of a better life. A life. Because the one they had was not. For many […] that step meant burning their ships.”

He also criticized the insensitivity of those who react with sarcasm to the suffering of others: “Many [...] make jokes and reveal all the inhumane feelings they harbor, believing in a nonexistent superiority, in a safe position that allows them to judge and reject. The soul comes first. It speaks.”

Although he avoided directly mentioning Trump, he was emphatic in stating that if a country like Cuba had adopted the recent tariff measures taken by the U.S., “no one would have heard about it.”

Instead, what happened "was an earthquake that has not only struck the domestic economy of the U.S. but that of the entire world." According to Toirac, the international trade framework is like a living organism, and when one of its parts disrupts the balance, the others rearrange themselves to avoid risks.

On a more personal note, the actor requested respect from his followers, especially those who support Trump: “Trump-supporting friends, I do not accept extreme reactions. I have been respectful in expressing what I think, but not with the rawness with which I actually think it. I won’t even engage in a debate,” he warned, after clarifying that he has been reading and studying for weeks before sharing his opinion.

The comedian concluded his message by reminding that the true values of a nation are built on respect, empathy, and coherence with the principles upon which it was founded: "The founders […] designed, in their Constitution, a nation with values that are not being respected, whatever the justification may be."

In recent months, Toirac has actively used social media to share, in his own way, sharp reflections on Cuban reality, blending irony, technical knowledge, and a sense of social awareness.

Recently, the comedian —who is trained as an electrical engineer— dedicated a post to the workers of the Cuban electrical sector, coming to their defense after the harsh criticism received during the blackouts.

He pointed out that they are not responsible for the energy collapse, but rather those who still manage to sustain it despite operating under extreme conditions. "They are not to blame; they have courage," he asserted, highlighting their sacrifice amid the structural deterioration of the system.

Days before, Toirac shared an even broader perspective on the national situation, pointing out that “Cuba is being destroyed”. Without dramatics but with harshness, he reflected on emotional exhaustion, the lack of leadership, the moral collapse of society, and the loss of the country's vision.

He questioned the role of the authorities and the passive attitude of those who take refuge in nostalgia or inertia to avoid taking action. He stated that many no longer seek to improve, but rather to survive, while the social fabric deteriorates without a clear direction.

In January, the comedian issued a direct message to the Cuban regime: “Fix your house before demanding respect from the neighborhood,” he wrote in a post where he demanded an end to using external aggressions as an excuse to hide internal problems.

He denounced inequality, judicial repression, and the lack of rights as part of a rigid structure that prevents real change. Furthermore, he emphasized that many of the external restrictions ultimately affect the common citizen directly, not the state power.

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