Even the Cuban opposition rejects Bolsonaro's support.
Cuban historian and opposition figure Manuel Cuesta said that President Jair Bolsonaro would be more helpful to opponents of the Cuban government by not getting involved in issues concerning the island; "Bolsonaro is interesting for what he doesn't do," he said; "I don't believe he would be useful if he acted proactively, because Bolsonaro deals negatively with very sensitive issues in Cuba, such as racial issues, women's rights, and freedom of the press," he stated; "I would prefer that he do nothing," he concluded.
247 - Cuban historian and opposition figure Manuel Cuesta said that President Jair Bolsonaro would be more helpful to opponents of the Cuban government by not getting involved in issues concerning the island. "Bolsonaro is interesting for what he doesn't do," Cuesta said.
"I don't believe he would be useful if he acted proactively, because Bolsonaro deals negatively with very sensitive issues in Cuba, such as race, women's rights, and freedom of the press," he stated in an interview with the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo.
In his speeches, Bolsonaro frequently cites the need to "combat socialism," the political regime in place in Cuba. According to Cuesta, Bolsonaro is more helpful by doing nothing than by expressing support for the downfall of President Miguel Díaz-Canel's government.
"I would prefer that he do nothing. Not showing that Brazil supports the Cuban government is enough to help the democrats in Cuba," he said.
In the interview, Cuesta also said that the increased pressure exerted by the United States against Cuba has done more harm than good. "Trump's policy has harmed the Cuban government and its citizens. I am not convinced that this policy is more effective in pushing for democratic change. Trump has chosen an erratic path." "For us, there have been no gains [with Trump], but for some companies, yes, especially those linked to tourism," he emphasized.
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