In a video that went viral on social media, he is seen wearing a gold chain and holding up a message that says “Cuba for scammers, Yuma for chickens” in front of a luxurious Mercedes-Benz and a motorcycle freshly imported from the US. A young Cuban is shown posing in the photo. ”.
This type of content, published by accounts highlighting Cuban immigrants returning to the island with luxury goods, sparked heated debate on social media.
controversy on social media
User comments reflect the division of opinion regarding this phenomenon. While some have praised the boldness of successful migrants and returned home with ostentatious possessions, others have harshly criticized the attitudes and implicit messages in these videos.
One user sarcastically commented, “Thugs will not return to Cuba. Only weak people like you will return. America is too much for you.” “Cuba is for those who can’t come here to the United States. This country is for the strong,” another added.
Some users expressed skepticism about the feasibility of leaving these assets on the island. One user commented, “Mercedes shines in the US, but looks sad in Cuba. Roads that wear out tires.” Another warned: “When the government wants, they will take away the toys.”
Others, however, congratulated the young man on his success. A follower commented: “Congratulations to the champions. Enjoy what’s yours, even if it’s in Cuba.” However, on the other hand, there was also direct criticism, saying, “Returning to the country you were forced to flee to is mentally and humanly tragic.”
Sociocultural background
This type of content covers Cubans who immigrated in search of better opportunities and those who chose to return home claiming they preferred to enjoy their assets in Cuba without paying taxes or facing the high cost of living in the United States. This highlights the contrast with Cubans.
But in a country marked by economic crisis and inequality, flaunting extravagance sparks resentment among some people who can barely meet their basic needs.
The phrase “Cuba pa los pilos, el yuma pa los pollos” encapsulates the controversial position of some Cuban immigrants regarding their priorities and life choices.
While some see these returns as a sign of success, others see them as acts of vanity and disconnection from the country’s realities. The truth is that this phenomenon reflects the growing tension between narratives of personal progress and the challenges of an environment characterized by instability.
Sandro Castro’s “toys” and the image of Cuba’s “new rich”
These displays of luxury goods are reminiscent of controversial comments made by Sandro Castro, the grandson of the late Fidel Castro. Castro made headlines in 2021 when he showed off his car while speeding on a Cuban highway.
“We are simple people, but sometimes we need to bring out the little toys that we have at home,” Sandro said in the video, a phrase that conveys an elitist tone and a lack of understanding among most Cubans. It drew criticism for being out of touch with reality. .
Similarly, the “toys” featured in these new videos reinforce perceptions of inequality and vanity, between those who see them as personal achievements and those who see them as an affront to the country’s socio-economic background. It’s sparking intense debate.
