A young Cuban says goodbye to his grandfather in tears during a video call: "I'm sorry I couldn't go to Cuba to see you one last time."

The pain of not being able to say goodbye in person to a loved one is one of the deepest wounds experienced by thousands of Cubans in exile. This week, a young man living outside the Island shared this sentiment in a moving video that has touched the hearts of many.

Through his TikTok account, the user @arielito.oficial posted a video in which he bids farewell to his grandfather in Cuba, amidst tears and words of love.

The video, which has already garnered thousands of views and reactions, shows the young Cuban on a video call with his grandfather, who was seriously ill.

In the midst of sorrow, @arielito.oficial expresses his feelings with heartfelt words written in the text: "Rest in peace, grandpa. I regret not being able to go to Cuba to see you one last time. I love you. May God take great care of you."

The young man regrets not having been able to travel to the Island to be with his grandfather in his final moments, a feeling that has sparked strong empathy among his followers and the Cuban community on social media.

The message reflects the reality experienced by many Cubans in the diaspora, who, due to travel restrictions, economic hardships, or immigration issues, must say goodbye to their family members through a phone screen.

Among the supportive comments, many users related to the painful situation and shared their own experiences of virtual farewells and distant losses.

"I'm so sorry," "May they rest in peace," "I can't imagine the pain," and "They will always be with you" were some of the reactions.

The case of @arielito.oficial reflects the difficult reality faced by Cubans who have emigrated and the sorrow of being unable to be with their loved ones during crucial moments.

This type of farewell via video call has become a common experience among Cuban families separated by distance and geopolitical barriers, especially following the pandemic and travel restrictions.

In his final message, @arielito.oficial reaffirms his love for his grandfather and his sorrow about the distance: "I love you. May God take good care of you."