Alejandro Quintana, a former Cuban broadcaster now based in Miami, has stirred up quite a discussion with a video posted on his social media, in which he reacted to the controversy surrounding the relationship between Ana de Armas and Manuel Anido Cuesta, the son of Lis Cuesta.
In the video, Quintana defended the actress's freedom to make her own choices while criticizing those who have questioned her.
"If people were a little more concerned about focusing on their projects, building their lives, and analyzing how their finances are going... I assure you that, on a personal level, we would be better off. But people prefer to look the other way, criticize those around them, and judge their neighbors without knowing their stories, without understanding their circumstances, without knowing what they have experienced," Quintana expressed. Furthermore, he made his stance on criticism clear: "That is their morality, their life, their dignity, and above all, their decision. I do not criticize anyone. That is their conscience, their morality, and their dignity. As a good citizen of the world, I defend democracy and the right to choose."
The video sparked a torrent of reactions in the comments. Among the critics, some pointed out: "She has never spoken in favor of the Cuban people. She has never shown empathy for the suffering in Cuba"; another wrote: "Dad, with so many men out there, a successful Cuban woman marries the son of the people responsible for your departure from Cuba." Some felt that Quintana was justifying the unjustifiable: "This person is a mouthpiece for the Cuban dictatorship; with their blah blah blah, they want to change the narrative for those of us who have suffered under tyranny." Others labeled her stance as naive: "This isn't just politics; it's about dignity and respect for the Cuban people." One comment added: "If you were in Cuba or knew what was happening, you'd think differently."
On the other hand, some supported the former speaker's viewpoint. Comments such as "Everyone lives their life as they please and with whomever they choose" and "What maturity this young person has. Congratulations to whoever raised this remarkably well-rounded individual" contributed to the debate. Others added, "They want everyone to think the same way; what do you call that?" and "Communism doesn't allow for anything to be built, but this woman never promised anything to anyone." Someone summarized Quintana's stance with a supportive message: "It's her conscience, her morality, and her life. No one can force her to think or act in a particular way."
The debate continues to resonate across social media, reflecting the divisions this topic creates. For some, Quintana's words serve as a call for introspection, while others perceive his speech as a stance that downplays the pain experienced by the Cuban people and the implications of the renowned actress's relationship with someone connected to the Cuban regime. "Let's think a little more and better before making those judgments, and let's focus a bit more on our lives, on how we are doing, and what we are doing to improve our situation," Quintana concluded in his message.
This Wednesday, on the other hand, new photos of Ana de Armas strolling through Madrid with Díaz-Canel's stepson surfaced. The images, revealed by Hola (which also confirmed the romance a week ago), come shortly after the Cuban community in Miami rejected the actress's advertising campaign due to her connections with the Cuban dictatorship.
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