Flor de Cuba is back in Miami, and as during her last visit, the young influencer is taking the opportunity to create content for her social media, where she has amassed thousands of followers who eagerly await each vlog. In one of her recent videos posted on TikTok and Instagram, the content creator shared her visit to Walmart with a question that hasn't sit well with many Cubans...
"Is a supermarket in the United States better than one in Cuba?" posed Flor de Cuba. In her video, Flor describes her day in Miami, mentioning her visit to Walmart after a session of post-operative massages and highlighting the progress in her recovery. "The inflammation has decreased significantly, and I feel like I wasn't operated on just three days ago," she expressed. The influencer also showed how her partner, Alex, paid at one of the self-checkout machines at Walmart, admitting that this payment system still feels strange to him.
However, her initial comment comparing supermarkets sparked strong criticism among users of the platform. Some of the reactions included messages such as: “This is really something because I don't think they can operate like that from Cuba,” “Is this question for real?” “You seem to enjoy the controversy,” “Are you seriously comparing supermarkets in Cuba with those in the United States? Is that even possible?” “My God, people take everything so seriously,” or even “This woman is such an opportunist; sometimes I think she’s mocking those who can’t come.”
Flor quickly responded to some of these comments, replying with messages like: "Is it my fault? Do I set the salaries?" or with a hint of irony: "Yes, yes, all the police come and go to Miami and live like kings… of course."
The controversy has highlighted the delicate balance that public figures must maintain when addressing issues that impact the daily lives of Cubans, who are facing shortages of basic products and economic hardships that contrast sharply with experiences in countries like the United States.
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