Sandro Castro Arteaga, another young man who doesn’t want to be like Che

The Minister of the Interior must order an investigation into the events to prevent the enemies of the revolution from concluding that the same police that assaults women is passive in the face of a reckless offender, and that the same prosecutor's office that brought charges against the rapper Denis Solís does not respond to these crimes.

Sandro Castro Arteaga, aficionado a Mercedes Benz © Instagram / Sandro Castro Arteaga
Sandro Castro Arteaga, a Mercedes Benz enthusiast.Photo © Instagram / Sandro Castro Arteaga

This article is three years old.

Little Sandro Castro Arteaga apologizes for the ride in the borrowed Mercedes Benz he took along a Cuban highway with his girlfriend, who is filming yet another version of one of the most common dreams of men: a car, a house, and a good woman to relieve the fatigue and disappointments of a young man who is exhausted and has decided to abandon the idea of being like Che.

Castro Arteaga had the decency to apologize, which is commendable, but it leaves some questions unanswered that he should have clarified for the peace of mind of those revolutionaries striving to save the homeland and socialism, as well as for those servile singers who have labeled him immature, when in Cuba there are many immature young people, but not all of them have generous friends with luxury vehicles.

Has Sandro Castro Arteaga reported the manipulation and theft of a video from his Whatsapp account and mobile phone? The alleged theft is a crime and, in addition, it implies that someone close to the young man has betrayed him by spreading the thrill he experiences while riding in a Mercedes Benz.

The vehicle used in the performance with gasoline would belong to a friend who is lending it; however, this clarification contradicts the initial story of the haiku by little Sandro: We are simple, but from time to time we like to bring out the toys we have at home. When is he lying, boasting or apologizing? It is clear that with the friends of the rolling speedster, he doesn't need enemies; one stole his short film, and another lent him a luxury car to take a spin at the rhythm of "give me more gasoline."

Castro Arteaga took the opportunity to clarify that there is a fake Twitter account in his name, which has recently targeted Granma, NTV, and other guardians of revolutionary purity, criticizing the Mercedes Benz tester. Has he filed the appropriate complaint for identity theft on a social media platform?

The despotic stunt of Sandro Castro Arteaga reveals not only a boastful immaturity but also the passivity of the prosecution and the Traffic Unit of the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) in the area where the reckless driving occurred. They failed to act on their own initiative despite the commission of multiple offenses, and the braggart should have been penalized for driving at excessive speed, distracting himself to speak to the camera and endangering his life, the life of his film girlfriend, and others who might have been on the road alongside the object of desire of this repentant Fangio, lamenting in a Boricua manner.

The Minister of the Interior must order an investigation into the events to prevent the enemies of the revolution from concluding that the very police who assault women fail to act against an aggressive offender and that the same prosecutor's office that brought charges against the rapper Denis Solís does not respond to criminal acts.

The Cuban government must respond to Sandro Castro Arteaga's misstep by dispelling any suspicion of favoritism or privileges toward a young man who has found success as an entrepreneur but is weary. This response should clarify that the construction of socialism is a voluntary endeavor undertaken by free individuals who forgo any privileges in exchange for ensuring that workers and farmers have access to comfortable, clean, and punctual buses and trains that operate on safe, well-marked, and well-lit routes, away from the recklessness of those driving powerful cars that consume excessive fuel.

VIEW COMMENTS (10)

Filed under:

Opinion article: The statements and opinions expressed in this article are solely the responsibility of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of CiberCuba.

Carlos Cabrera Pérez

Journalist for CiberCuba. She has worked with Granma Internacional, Prensa Latina, and as a correspondent for IPS and EFE agencies in Havana. Director of Tierras del Duero and Sierra Madrileña in Spain.

Carlos Cabrera Pérez

Carlos Cabrera Pérez

Journalist at CiberCuba. Has worked at Granma Internacional, Prensa Latina, and as a correspondent for IPS and EFE agencies in Havana. Director of Tierras del Duero and Sierra Madrileña in Spain.