The Time for Change Is Now: A Cry for Freedom — February 16, 2026

On February 16, 2026, Cubans of diverse ages and genders, united by the Anticommunist Movement and Defenders of Freedom, raised their voices in a powerful video to declare an undeniable truth. As one of them stated: “As a Cuban doctor, I say it clearly, Cuba is sick from a dictatorship. The damage is real, and there is only one treatment: Freedom. The time for change is now.” It is a collective cry for a better Cuba, free from oppression.

With the Cuban flag waving in the top right corner of the screen and the slogan “El Cambio es Ya” (The Time for Change Is Now) prominently displayed, each participant looks directly into the camera. They make a hand gesture forming an “L” that symbolizes “Libertad” (Freedom), as they express their desire for a “real and radical change” for the island. From “Patria, Vida y Libertad” (Homeland, Life, and Freedom) to the demand for an end to “communism” and the “dictatorship,” the message is clear and forceful: “The time for change is now. Hit the streets and win your freedom.” It is an urgent call to action, an echo of the hope of thousands who long for a future of freedom for Cuba.

Key points

• 📅 February 16, 2026
• 🗣️ Cubans of diverse ages and genders demand real change for Cuba.
• ✊ Central slogan: “El Cambio es Ya” (The Time for Change Is Now), “Libertad” (Freedom), “Patria y Vida” (Homeland, Life, and Freedom).
• ✋ “L” hand gesture, symbolizing “Libertad” (Freedom).
• 🚩 Cuban flag and “El Cambio es Ya” text visible.
• 🎶 Call to action: “Hit the streets and win your freedom.”