Odalkys Chaviano, a Cuban living in the United States, shared a video on TikTok where she reflects on a topic that, in her view, deeply affects the Cuban community: the negative impact of the dictatorship and how this has resulted in hatred and division being directed toward fellow Cubans, rather than toward the regime that has harmed so many generations.
“How they have hurt us! It's incredible how all the hatred, repression, and harm inflicted on us by the dictatorship in Cuba, instead of turning it against them, we turned it against ourselves,” he stated in his video.
To illustrate her reflection, Odalkys mentioned recent instances of criticism aimed at Cuban public figures. First, she spoke about La Diosa, who became the target of mockery after launching a perfume: “The woman is trying to move forward, and no, they don't support her; they bully her.” She also brought up Bebeshito, who faced criticism for his desire to fill a stadium for his first concert in Miami, as well as the Cuban representative at Miss Universe, who, despite making it into the top 30 upon Cuba's return to the pageant after 57 years, encountered memes and ridicule on social media: “What damage we have in these heads, gentlemen! What division, what hatred we have for each other!” she concluded.
The video – shared on their profile @odalkys8 – has generated diverse reactions. Many users agreed with the message, saying: “That is the absolute truth”; “Totally true”; “Exactly, no words needed.” Others, however, suggested that the issue goes beyond the dictatorship. “That wasn’t the dictatorship; that’s jealousy, because that’s what has the Cuban people this way,” someone commented.
Some pointed out that this conflict is historical: "Since I became aware, I've heard it said that there is no worse splinter than that from the same log."
Questions also arose about how this division affects Cubans in general. One user reflected, “Could this division be the reason communism has lasted more than 50 years?” Meanwhile, others lamented the emotional impact: “There is no worse patient than one who does not want to heal from their illness. How sad.”
With her words, this Cuban left in the air a reflection that resonates with many: Is this problem the fault of the dictatorship, or is there something deeper that Cubans must confront as a community?
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