"Your children are not your family then": Ana María responds to El Micha for saying he returns to Cuba with his "real family."

The controversy surrounding El Micha's statements about his return to Cuba is growing. Ana María, the mother of his children, criticizes his lack of family involvement, generating support for her on social media and backlash against the reggaeton artist.

Ana María Daniel with her children, El MichaPhoto © Instagram / Ana María Daniel, El Micha

The controversy surrounding the return of Cuban reggaeton artist El Micha to Cuba continues to escalate following the artist's recent statements on the SePoneWeno podcast, where he claimed he is returning to his country to receive “affection” and to avoid “the blows” that, according to him, he has received in Miami.

"I am going to Cuba where the people offer you affection; it is your home. I will not stay in a place where I am beaten, beaten, beaten. I am an artist and I owe myself to the people of Cuba. I want to die as an artist," expressed El Micha, generating strong reactions on social media. However, what has caused the most impact was his phrase: "Whoever wants to see their mother die from afar, their uncles, their true family, let them see them die from afar."

In response to these words, Ana María Daniel, the mother of the singer's two children and his ex-partner, publicly reacted on Instagram with a direct and indignant reply: “So your children are not your family then”, she wrote alongside a video of the moment when El Micha made those statements.

The post by Ana María sparked a wave of support for her and her children. Hundreds of followers inundated the comments to defend the mother, harshly criticizing the reggaeton artist for neglecting his children and what many interpreted as an act of family abandonment.

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"Ana, you have all the blessings in the world, which are your children, and you are a warrior. So keep moving forward," wrote one user. "You gave up too quickly. Here, to grow up to be a doctor, I have carried boxes. You let your children down," commented another.

The messages also recalled the effort that, according to reports, El Micha made to bring his family to the United States, where he even bought a house to settle down. Many do not understand how, after such a sacrifice, he chose to return to live in Cuba, leaving behind his underage children.

"An artist who prefers to sing in Cuba for the communists and leave his children and wife alone," wrote a visibly disappointed user.

From messages of outrage to advice on resilience for Ana María, the conversation on social media highlights a widespread rejection of El Micha's statements, especially for omitting children from his concept of “true family.”

At the time of closing this note, the artist has not directly responded to the reaction of their ex-partner or to the public's criticism, but the controversy has left a mark on their public image, particularly among the Cuban community in exile.

Frequently asked questions about the controversy surrounding El Micha and his return to Cuba

Why did El Micha decide to return to Cuba?

El Micha has stated that his return to Cuba is because he wants to receive affection and avoid the criticism that, according to him, he has faced in Miami. He asserts that he prefers to be in a place where he feels loved and where he does not have to face economic difficulties like those he perceives in the United States. Additionally, he mentions that he feels more connected to the Cuban people and wishes to continue his artistic career there.

How has the mother of El Micha's children reacted to his statements?

Ana María Daniel, the mother of El Micha's children, reacted with indignation to his statements. On Instagram, she questioned the reggaeton artist for not considering his children as part of his "real family." Her response has generated support for her and criticism towards El Micha for what many interpret as an act of family abandonment.

What impact has El Micha's decision had on his public image?

El Micha's decision to return to Cuba and his statements have sparked significant controversy. His public image has been negatively impacted, particularly among the Cuban exile community, which criticizes his apparent indifference towards his children and his ambiguous stance regarding the Cuban regime. Social media reveals a widespread rejection of his concept of "true family."

What has been the public's reaction to El Micha's statements?

The public has largely reacted with criticism towards El Micha, especially for omitting his children from his concept of "real family." The conversation on social media shows a rejection of his statements and support for Ana María, the mother of his children. Many followers have expressed their disappointment with his decisions and the way he has handled the situation.

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Izabela Pecherska

Editor at CiberCuba. Graduated in Journalism from the Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid, Spain. Editor at El Mundo and PlayGround.