Does it seem possible to you?: A Cuban woman's theory on the reasons behind the frequent natural phenomena in Cuba

In a recent video shared on TikTok, a Cuban user named @arlettelolagarcia provided her own explanation regarding the frequency of natural phenomena affecting Cuba.

According to Arlette, the protagonist of the video, the ongoing natural disasters on the island may be linked to religious fanaticism and the strong belief in African religion that characterizes much of the Cuban population.

In the video, Arlette shares a personal experience she had several years ago when she traveled to Haiti with her Italian partner and his children.

During that visit, the Cuban stated that she perceived a strong presence of spirituality and religiosity in the atmosphere, something that felt familiar and allowed her to draw a comparison with the religious devotion she observes in her homeland, particularly in African-derived beliefs such as Santería and Palo Monte.

For Arlette, this intense level of faith and religious practice that characterizes Cubans could be overloading the "spiritual energies," which in her theory would explain the increase in natural phenomena such as hurricanes, storms, and earthquakes that have affected the island recently.

The Cuban suggests that, in her opinion, the saints and spirits to whom devotion is offered could be "saturated" with petitions and requests, which, according to her interpretation, would lead to a kind of spiritual imbalance manifesting in adverse natural events.

The theory presented in the video has generated mixed reactions on social media, with some users expressing curiosity about Arlette's proposition while others display skepticism.

Although there is no scientific evidence linking the frequency of natural phenomena with religious practices, the belief in the influence of spiritual forces on everyday life remains an integral part of Cuban popular culture, especially among practitioners of Santería and other Afro-Cuban religions.

This type of theory, even if not scientifically backed, reflects the deep connection many Cubans have with their spirituality and the way they interpret natural events through their world view.