Congresswoman Salazar Unveils Delta Chat: App to Bypass Cuban Internet Shutdowns

Amid concerns of ongoing internet disruptions in Cuba, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar has introduced Delta Chat, a communication application designed to circumvent government restrictions. The app, Salazar explains, will utilize existing mobile phone signals to provide Cubans with a means of communication even when internet access is cut off by ETECSA, the Cuban telecommunications company. "When ETECSA cuts the signal," Salazar says in the video, "use this application." The announcement comes as Cuba has a history of restricting internet access during periods of social unrest or protests. The app's reliance on mobile phone signals, which are often harder to completely shut down, is intended to provide a crucial lifeline for communication during these critical times. The initiative aims to ensure that Cubans can maintain contact with each other and the international community. The widespread adoption of Delta Chat could significantly impact the regime's ability to control information flow within the country.