The influencer known on social media as "La Cintumbare" (Cinthya Medrano García), who was deported to Cuba this Thursday after spending several weeks in the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), left a message on Instagram to her followers in which she appeared strong and positive about the future.
"Thank you to all my followers for your lovely supportive messages, I love you all so much. I will be enjoying my boy and my family, whom I haven't seen in four years, but in a few days I will be back with you," she wrote.
"We lost a battle, but not the war. Remember that the arrow, in order to advance, has to retreat", she added, refusing to give up.
"In 2025, the street is mine. I just hope you're ready to welcome a new woman", she concluded, before signing as "LA PATRONA".
No obstante, La Cintumbare has refused to speak with the Miami press since arriving in Cuba.
“Right now, I am not in a position to make any statements. At another time, I could talk, but I am currently with my son," she said by phone to journalist Alexis Boentes, for Telemundo 51.
“I’m feeling very well... but I told you just now that I’m not in a position to make any statements or talk about anything, I’m with my child. Maybe at another time, yes, but not now. Right now, I don’t have much to say,” she reiterated afterwards.
In another image posted on her stories on the aforementioned social media platform, she was seen being very affectionate with her son.
The digital portal Cubanos por el Mundo went further and published on Instagram an image that allegedly shows La Cintumbare talking to a neighbor.
The information about the influencer's arrival in Cuba was initially confirmed by her manager in a video posted on Instagram.
Medrano was part of the group of 104 irregular migrants who were sent back to the island on a plane that landed at José Martí International Airport in Havana.
His return occurred amid a tightening of U.S. immigration policies aimed at strengthening controls over irregular migrants.
According to journalist Mario Pentón from Martí Noticias, Medrano's deportation was due to irregularities in her immigration status.
Although she claimed on social media to have a conditional release (I-220A), official documents revealed that she actually entered the U.S. with a parole on June 7, 2022.
However, his case became complicated due to his failure to appear at three immigration hearings, which resulted in an immigration judge issuing a deportation order in October 2023.
Detention and Controversies of La Cintumbare
Medrano, who resided in the city of Houston, Texas, was detained in January by ICE agents. During her time in a detention center, she acknowledged in a phone call that there was a "98% chance" of being deported, which ultimately happened.
The influencer became known on social media for her irreverent style, obscene language, and controversial comments. In several live broadcasts, she stated that she would not return to Cuba unless she were "dragged".
En uno de sus mensajes más controvertidos, instó a sus seguidores a enviar helicópteros y aviones para evitar su deportación. También se dirigió al gobernante cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel, asking him to intervene to prevent his return to the island.
During her stay in the United States, "La Cintumbare" was involved in several media disputes.
Among them, a defamation lawsuit filed by the singer "La Diosa" stood out, following offensive comments made by Medrano about the artist's son and husband.
Additionally, he went viral for statements in which he claimed he had no intention of working in the U.S., stating that he preferred to live on government assistance.
Frequently asked questions about the deportation from La Cintumbare to Cuba
Why was La Cintumbare deported to Cuba?
La Cintumbare was deported due to irregularities in her immigration status. Although she claimed to have conditional freedom, official documents indicated that she entered the United States on a parole and failed to appear at three immigration hearings, which led a judge to issue a deportation order.
How has La Cintumbare reacted to her deportation?
After her deportation, La Cintumbare appeared strong and positive on her social media, expressing gratitude to her followers for their support. She stated that "we lost a battle, but not the war", suggesting that she plans to move forward despite the circumstances.
What was the context of the deportation of La Cintumbare?
The deportation of La Cintumbare took place amid a tightening of immigration policies in the United States, specifically under the administration of Donald Trump, which aims to strengthen controls over irregular migrants. She was part of a group of 104 irregular migrants deported to Cuba.
What controversies surrounded the figure of La Cintumbare in the United States?
La Cintumbare is known for her irreverent style and controversial comments, which has placed her at the center of several media controversies. Among them, a defamation lawsuit filed by the singer "La Diosa" and statements in which she claimed to have no intention of working in the U.S., preferring to live off government assistance.
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