Alexander Otaola's reaction to La Cintumbare's deportation to Cuba

Alexander Otaola reacted with irony to La Cintumbare's deportation to Cuba, celebrating her return and mocking her situation. The case has generated divided opinions on social media.


The Cuban presenter Alexander Otaola reacted in his program to the recent deportation of the Cuban influencer Cinthya Medrano García, known on social media as La Cintumbare, who was returned to the island after her stay in the United States.

With his characteristic controversial tone, Otaola did not hide his satisfaction at the news and made several mocking comments about the influencer's situation.

“Eyes that saw you leave will never see you come back,” he said with a laugh, referring to Medrano's forced departure and return to Cuba.

The presenter, who has openly criticized public figures sympathetic to the Cuban regime, continued his reaction with an ironic tone: "Didn't you want Canel? What about the Cuban woman? Well, now it's time to deal with your blackout, honey, and cook with firewood, my girl. You asked to return, and here you are. Now you'll be in the right place, living what you deserve. You asked for it, and it was granted.", he expressed amid laughter.

The deportation of La Cintumbare has stirred up a commotion on social media, with divided opinions about her return to the island. Some believe that the influencer received a "much-deserved punishment" for her stances, while others lament the harshness of the migratory process for Cubans abroad.

The case of Medrano García adds to a series of deportations of Cubans from the United States, a phenomenon that has sparked debate within the migrant community.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Deportation of La Cintumbare and Alexander Otaola's Reaction

Why was La Cintumbare deported to Cuba?

La Cintumbare was deported to Cuba due to irregularities in her immigration status in the United States. She entered with a parole in June 2022, but failed to appear at three immigration hearings, which led a judge to issue a deportation order in October 2023.

How did Alexander Otaola react to La Cintumbare's deportation?

Alexander Otaola reacted with satisfaction and sarcasm to the deportation of La Cintumbare. In his program, Otaola mocked the influencer's situation, making ironic comments about her return to Cuba and how she will now face the challenges of the regime that, according to him, she supported.

What impact has La Cintumbare's deportation had on social media?

The deportation of La Cintumbare has caused a stir on social media, dividing opinions between those who believe her return to Cuba is a deserved punishment for her views and those who lament the severity of the immigration process for Cubans abroad.

What is the migratory context in which the deportation of La Cintumbare occurs?

The deportation of La Cintumbare occurs against a backdrop of tightening immigration policies in the United States under the administration of Donald Trump. This tightening aims to strengthen controls over irregular migrants, and it is estimated that more than 42,000 Cubans have final deportation orders in the country.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.

Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.