Cuban journalist excited to cast his vote for the first time in local elections in Miami.

Cuban journalist Javier Díaz shared his deep emotion this Tuesday as he voted for the first time in a democratic election, a right he had never been able to exercise while living in Cuba.

In a post made on Facebook, Díaz expressed his enthusiasm for participating in the local elections in Miami, highlighting the importance of this democratic act.

"What excitement! I am 36 years old, and it's the first time I can vote in a country's elections," wrote Díaz, who made it clear that for those who have lived under a dictatorship like that of Cuba, the idea of voting for a president or participating in a real electoral process is something non-existent.

In his message, he called on other American citizens not to miss the opportunity to exercise their right to vote, reminding them that local and state offices are equally significant for daily life.

Díaz emphasized that, although the outcome of the elections does not always favor the preferred candidate, the most important thing is not to miss the opportunity to choose the one deemed most capable of representing the interests of the community in government, according to the priorities and political affiliation of each voter.

The Cuban journalist from Univisión, although he appreciates the opportunity to participate in a democratic electoral process, proudly displays his origins.

This Tuesday, August 20, the primary elections are held in Miami-Dade County, where residents who registered in advance will have the opportunity to vote for the candidates for the county mayor and other local offices, among other positions, reported Diario Las Américas.

In this election, voters will have the responsibility of deciding who will occupy key positions such as mayor, sheriff, commissioners, school board members, and judges. Additionally, primaries will also be held for some seats in the state Congress.

The mayor's office is fiercely contested by seven candidates, including Cuban-American influencer Alexander Otaola.

This political contest has been one of the topics that has generated the most attention among the country's primary elections.

The current mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, is seeking a second term, highlighting her management of the last four years as a period of "tremendous progress."