On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla spotlighted the Torch March in Havana as a demonstration of "anti-imperialist resistance," countering recent comments by Donald Trump, who forecasted the imminent downfall of the communist regime on the island. “In direct response to President Trump's 'collapse' predictions from Iowa, thousands of Cubans, led by the youth, are marching tonight with torches through Havana's streets, honoring José Martí and his steadfast anti-imperialist stance,” Rodríguez stated on his X account (formerly Twitter). However, social media images revealed a smaller turnout compared to previous years and noticeable public apathy. Rodríguez avoided directly addressing the causes of the crisis, instead politicizing the Martí celebration, presenting it as a testament to resilience against U.S. rhetoric. “We honor Martí and his unwavering anti-imperialist stance,” the foreign minister reiterated, echoing the regime's usual narrative.