He's dumb but he's not stupid. He speaks the truth in this instance. Too bad he doesnt really tell HIS people on the island the truth, and
they're still scrambling to get over here.
If i were them, I'd stay put. Sure things are hell there, but better a "known evil" than the "unknown" - At this point in time...

...dont
risk getting wet. You've dealt with Castros brand on Communism for so many years, my advise is stay there and wait it out. God only knows what's
going to happen here!