Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas was photographed by a paparazzi while taking an evening stroll through the streets of Madrid with her dog Salsa and her partner, Cuban lawyer Manuel Anido Cuesta, who is the son of Lis Cuesta and an advisor to the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel.
In the images, Ana and Manuel appear relaxed as they stroll through the Spanish capital. He is walking the pet on a collar and leash. The scene looks straight out of a Hollywood romantic movie, complete with a passionate love kiss.
However, attention quickly shifted to the implications of this relationship, which has sparked controversy among Cubans both on and off the island.
Manuel Anido Cuesta, who until recently kept a low profile on social media, is known for his close relationship with political power in Cuba.
He is a personal advisor, stepson, and trusted figure of the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel, which has led many Cubans to question this romance with the actress.
While Ana enjoys special moments with her dog Salsa and her boyfriend, Cubans are facing a reality marked by scarcity and a profound economic, energy, and social crisis on the island.
Ana has two pets. Salsa is a Spanish Water Dog, possibly mixed with a Bernedoodle or a Sheepadoodle.
Her other dog is Elvis, a 16-year-old Havanese, who even participated with her in scenes from the film "Blonde." The little one did not appear in the controversial photographs in Madrid with Díaz-Canel's advisor.
This relationship came to light in November, but rumors on social media began circulating in May. The actress seems focused on her personal life and usually ignores the comments that arise in the press.
However, his relationship with someone so closely connected to the regime's top echelons does not go unnoticed by Cubans, who wonder how Manuel travels to Madrid for vacation and supports this "luxurious romance."
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