Guest post: The Digital Transformation of Cuba's Reconstruction: A Geopolitical and Human Approach

Cuba's Digital Transformation (DT) must be understood not only as a national challenge, but also as a geopolitical opportunity in the context of triangular relations between Mexico, Cuba, and the United States. This trilateral axis, with its dense history of cooperation, tensions, and synergistic potential, can be a catalyst for the reconstruction of Cuba through the strategic use of technology.

In a global scenario where technology redefines international relations, Cuba's integration into the digital era of the 21st century requires overcoming its technological lag through a collaborative vision that encompasses internal and external actors. Mexico, as a cultural and economic bridge between the United States and Latin America, can play a key role in facilitating this transformation, supporting technology transfer, the development of digital infrastructure, and technological education in Cuba. For its part, the United States, with its powerful innovative capacity and its growing Cuban-American community, can contribute to the process by investing in digital initiatives and access to advanced technological services.

The Cuban diaspora in both countries plays a fundamental role in this triangular framework. With access to financial resources, technological know-how, and international networks, Cuban Americans in the United States and Cubans living in Mexico can promote joint projects that connect technological innovation with the reconstruction of Cuba's social and economic fabric. Initiatives such as access to the Internet through advanced platforms, financing of technological startups, and training in digital skills are examples of how the diaspora can catalyze TD.

In addition, the success of this transformation depends on the creation of an ethical and committed digital citizenship. Mexico, with its experience in digital inclusion programs, can serve as a model for designing educational strategies that integrate technological skills from an early age, encouraging active citizen participation and the construction of more resilient communities. At the same time, Cuba's economic modernization through TD can generate new opportunities for collaboration with both countries, promoting a balanced and mutually beneficial exchange.

 Cuba's TD should not be limited to being a technical project, but a deeply human effort that takes into account geopolitical complexities and social aspirations. Mexico and the United States, in their interaction with Cuba, have the opportunity to demonstrate that technology can be a tool for sustainable development, transparency, and citizen empowerment in the region.

As a final reflection, the success of this transformation will not depend only on the adoption of technologies, but on the purpose and humanity with which it is implemented:

"Technology alone is not enough. You also have to put your heart into the transformation."

Oscar Visiedo

oscarvisiedo@gmail.com