Elizabeth Estrada, daughter of a well-known street vendor from Holguín, nicknamed "maní por mony (money)," has sought assistance on Facebook to sell the pounds of roasted peanuts that her father has been unable to sell due to suffering a cerebral ischemia and "is in very poor health."
In a post shared on Revolico Holguin, Estrada explains that only if he manages to sell all the roasted peanuts at 260 pesos per pound will he be able to recover the investment his father made, who is currently recuperating and unable to go out to continue his usual sales.
According to his daughter, the popular "Maní por mony" is “going through a very delicate health moment” and therefore needs the assistance of his regular customers. Those interested in purchasing the peanuts can go to Calle 12, number 5, between 1 and 3, Reparto Luz, Holguin.
Reactions to the post by the daughter of "Maní por mony" came quickly. Internet user Roberto Ricardo called for support for the seller. "Let's all support Maní por mony so we can continue to see the best peanut vendor, a part of Holguin culture, get back on his feet," he remarked.
Many people also wished for a swift recovery for the peanut vendor, while others immediately closed the purchase of peanuts so that the family could recoup their investment.
Some even shared photos showing them buying peanuts from the popular vendor, who is well-loved in Holguín.
Solidarity reactions like those seen in this post are becoming increasingly common in Cuba. Following Hurricane Oscar, Geomanis Faure Ramírez, the "workshop man," is repairing mattresses for free in San Antonio del Sur, Guantánamo, offering support to those affected. Other entrepreneurs are also assisting the victims.
These days, the story of a bus driver from Havana who took a child in a medical emergency directly to the hospital without stopping has come to light. The act was supported by the passengers.
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