Uma avaliação da Revolução Cubana

Aproveitando a rflexão pós-viagem, segue uma citação extraída do livro “The Caribbean: the Genesis of a fragmented nationalism”, segunda edição, de Franklin W. Knight, que assim avalia a Revolução liderada por Fidel Castro:

“The achievements of the Cuban Revolution lie not merely in the prosaic compilation of comparative statistical information – houses, schools, and hospitals built; doctors, teachers, agronomists, and technicians trained; communications and utilities provided; roads, factories, and farms constructed; number of men in arms – or the discussion of human costs in death, exile, and alienation.

The achievements of the revolution transcend the mere introduction of a socialist society and a socialist economy. The success of the revolution also lies in the tremendous infusion it gave to Cuban and Caribbean nationalism. The Cubans demonstrated that race, color, class and limited natural resources do not constitute insuperable handicaps to the creation of an independent, just and equitable society. The revolution instilled national pride and a sense of regional identification in those Cuban who remained and struggled and survived to construct a society where equality of opportunity became truly an operational inalienable right.

Equality of opportunity unleashed tremendous creative energy that manifested itself in all aspects of Cuban life: organization, literature, the creative arts, sports, diplomacy, construction. The revolution did not create a paradise; but what it accomplished against such odds is truly impressive.

Not all Cubans are well-fed, well-housed, well-cared for, and well-educated. But the overwhelming majority of Cubans currently enjoy facilities and opportunities that before 1959 remained the preserve of a privileged few. The national government has a legitimacy, popularity, and international respectability never before experienced in the history of the republic. Cuban advice and assistance are accepted in countries where once both were despised and detested. Only Washington host more diplomatic missions than Havana in the Americas.”

Acredito que essas palavras continuam tão fortes hoje quanto antes. Resta saber agora por quanto tempo.