Díaz-Canel's stepson would be living in one of the most exclusive and expensive areas of Madrid

No one expected that Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Miguel Díaz-Canel and his mother's darling, Lis Cuesta Peraza, would be living in Madrid in a neighborhood like Puente de Vallecas, but the fact that he has been seen entering his home on Plaza de la Platería de Martínez has left Cubans living in the Spanish capital speechless.

Few properties are available for rent or sale in the Barrio de las Letras (or the Musas), as the area is known where Anido Cuesta was captured by the cameras of Europa Press. And those that are available in this exclusive location have sky-high prices, with a one-room studio of approximately 45 square meters costing between 1,200 and 1,600 euros per month.

If the rented apartment in the central square, right in front of the Prado Museum, has three bedrooms, then the prices range from 3,000 to 4,000 euros per month. But that's where Anido Cuesta's girlfriend comes in, the Hollywood star of La Colmenita, Ana de Armas, who has a net worth of 20 million.

It was precisely because of her that Europa Press journalists asked her, eager to know her thoughts on the photos that have leaked of her girlfriend with Tom Cruise in London.

According to this outlet, "the businessman seemed very uncomfortable with the presence of the press, doing everything possible to avoid being photographed, even going around the vicinity of the house without daring to enter the building."

We do not know which company (or companies) the stepson of Díaz-Canel has in his luxurious portfolio, but we do know that he lives on Plaza de la Platería de Martínez Street, in a grand building whose portico was captured by the cameras of the aforementioned media outlet, which—by the way—dismissed any relationship between De Armas and Cruise, “because we see you together” (the actress with the little son of mama).

From "stepfather's advisor" in Cuba to a star of the gossip press in Spain

Díaz-Canel's stepson has been making headlines recently for his luxurious lifestyle in Madrid, while Cuba is experiencing a deep economic and social crisis.

Anido Cuesta, a law graduate and presented as an "advisor" to the Cuban leader, has been seen at official trips and events of the political elite, but his specific role within the regime remains a mystery.

His relationship with actress Ana de Armas has sparked controversy, especially following the publication of images of the couple in the magazine ¡HOLA!, confirming their romance.

The photos published by that media outlet showed the couple strolling in Madrid and sharing dinners at exclusive restaurants like Numa Pompilio, in the Salamanca district, where they met with Cuban regime lawyers involved in the trial in London regarding the debt incurred by the regime with investment funds.

It has also been reported that Anido Cuesta has accompanied Díaz-Canel in meetings with international leaders and that his presence in circles of power has sparked criticism due to his apparent access to privileges denied to the majority of Cubans.

The luxury and ostentation surrounding the presidential family are not new. At a recent congress on "sustainable development" in Cuba, Anido Cuesta's mother, the modest Culture official and "not first lady" Lis Cuesta Peraza, was seen , which caused outrage among Cubans who are facing blackouts, inflation, and shortages of basic goods. She had previously been seen wearing a Cartier valued at 13,000 dollars.

This is further complemented by the use of high-end accessories by Anido Cuesta, such as his Montblanc portfolio valued at $1,385, seen during his travels with Díaz-Canel.

While Anido Cuesta enjoys his relationship with Ana de Armas in Europe, in Cuba the population faces an unprecedented crisis, with salaries that do not exceed 10 euros per month and a system of repression that has imprisoned hundreds of political opponents.

The actress's connection with a close member of the regime has been viewed as a way to whitewash the image of the ruling elite, which has caused strong criticism on social media and within the Cuban exile community.

In this context, the figure of Anido Cuesta remains a mystery for many Cubans: does he truly play a significant role in the government, or is he merely part of the circle of nepotism that benefits from the system?

His romance with Ana de Armas has brought to the forefront not only his personal life but also the lack of transparency regarding his role within the structure of Cuban power.