A video shows how the discussion unfolded between the Cuban who expelled Venezuelan actress and model Norkys Batista and her family from his store in Hialeah.
In the images shared on the popular Instagram account Only in Dade, the store owner can be heard telling those inside to wait outside for a moment, assuring them that he would call them shortly.
“Boy, boy, I’m telling you again, I said to wait outside,” the Cuban said to the actress's husband, who was a few meters away, while she was at the counter completing the process to rent a car.
"No, no, he is my husband and he's with me," said the upset actress, and immediately afterward, the Cuban reacted by telling them to leave.
"No, ma'am, look, they aren't going to rent anything; you can leave," the Cuban reacted, while Norkys Batista's husband responded angrily, "You're just an egghead."
Although the woman insisted that they needed the car, the Cuban threw them off his property.
The video from the security camera precedes other footage recorded by the protagonists at the entrance of the venue, where the owner can be heard repeatedly informing those involved about their expulsion from the premises.
"The damn Venezuelans are leaving Hialeah. They're all leaving here. They're leaving this place, this is my property," exclaimed the man, addressing the actress, her husband, her brother, and the artist's son.
In the comments section of Only in Dade, over three thousand comments express divided opinions between those who believe the Cuban exercised his right of admission as the owner of the establishment and those who feel his behavior was excessive.
Others have described the reaction staged by the Venezuelan actress as "theater," claiming that the owner of the establishment had pushed her brother.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Incident in Hialeah Involving Norkys Batista
What happened at the Hialeah store with Norkys Batista?
A Cuban man expelled Venezuelan actress Norkys Batista and her family from his store in an act that has been labeled as xenophobia, as the merchant ordered them to leave for being Venezuelan.
What was Norkys Batista's reaction to the incident?
Norkys Batista expressed her outrage at the treatment she received, describing the merchant as abusive and hostile. She remarked that the man's behavior was violent and that she and her family felt threatened.
What has been the reaction on social media to the incident involving Norkys Batista?
The situation sparked controversy on social media, particularly because Norkys Batista is known for her chavista stance. The video of the incident was widely shared, igniting discussions about xenophobia and politics within the Latin community in Miami.
What is the connection between this incident and other issues in Hialeah?
The incident reflects tensions in Hialeah, a city with a high concentration of Cuban residents, where other conflicts and coexistence problems have been reported. Incidents of xenophobia and abuse have been recurrent in the area, according to various reports.
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