Roelbis, the boy from Camagüey who makes a living selling tamales on the streets, has received support from Cubans, both on the island and abroad, after his touching story was revealed.
The independent journalist José Luis Tan Estrada was the one who highlighted Roelbis's situation on social media, recounting how the boy rode through the streets of his neighborhood on an old bicycle to sell tamales and financially support his family.
The images and testimony of this Cuban boy deeply impacted the community, which quickly began to organize to offer help.
Roelbis will turn 10 years old on October 13, an event that further motivated the journalist's followers to contribute with donations.
Thanks to the collaboration of several neighbors and supportive individuals, it has been possible to ensure that Roelbis does not have to sell tamales again and can enjoy his childhood.
"Titingo," as he is affectionately called, hid from his grandmother Daisi that he went out to sell tamales. She is the one who has taken care of the boy since he was very small. They live in the neighborhood of Nuevo Salomé, Camagüey.
Daisi is a retired woman with a pension of just 1,600 Cuban pesos. She has tried to give her grandson the best education possible, but the economic circumstances of the country have made Roelbis feel the need to contribute, even though his grandmother did not agree.
Activist Lara Croft also joined in supporting Roelbis and thanked those who have shown their willingness to help the minors who are working in Cuba or living in vulnerable conditions. "These children cannot wait for us to have a fairer country to live," she said.
The case of "Titingo" is a reminder of the difficult conditions that many children face in Cuba, but also of the solidarity and commitment of people to make a difference in their lives.
"Roelbis or Titingo will no longer sell tamales, and we will all try to ensure he has the happiest childhood possible," Tan Estrada assured.
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