Cuban journalist Javier Díaz shared his deep emotion this Tuesday as he cast his vote for the first time in a democratic election, a right he had never been able to exercise while living in Cuba.
In a post 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 this is the first time I can vote in a country's elections," wrote Díaz, who emphasized 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 that does not exist.
In his message, he urged other American citizens not to miss the opportunity to exercise their right to vote, reminding them that local and state positions are equally significant to 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 someone deemed most capable of representing the community's interests in government, in line with each voter's priorities and political affiliation.
The Cuban journalist from Univisión, while appreciating the opportunity to participate in a democratic electoral process, proudly showcases his heritage.
On Tuesday, August 20, the primary elections will be held in Miami-Dade County, where residents who registered in advance will have the opportunity to vote for the county mayoral candidates and other local positions, among others, reported Diario Las Américas.
In these elections, voters will have the responsibility to decide who will hold 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 mayoral race is fiercely contested by seven candidates, including the Cuban-American influencer Alexander Otaola.
This political contest has been one of the topics that has generated the most attention during the country's primary elections.
The current mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, is seeking a second term, highlighting her management over the past four years as a period of "tremendous progress."
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