The Puerto Rican host and content creator Molusco interviewed the Cuban reggaeton artists Charly and Johayron for his YouTube channel. Although the full interview has not yet been published, some snippets are already circulating on social media, particularly one where the artists discuss the situation in Cuba and the challenges of speaking about the country while living on the island. This snippet was shared by the profile of Un Martí To Durako.
During the conversation, Molusco commented on the shocking images coming from Cuba, to which Charly responded by expressing his wish that the island could achieve a level of development similar to that of Puerto Rico. "It hurts us to see certain things, but we would like to see Cuba like Puerto Rico. When we were in La Perla, we thought that Cuba can be completely improved," said the artist, expressing his desire for progress for his country.
The topic of freedom of expression on the island also came up when Molusco asked if it was difficult for them to talk about Cuba while living there, to which Charly honestly replied: "We are not afraid. It’s complicated to speak because everyone has their own opinion. No matter what you say, you will be criticized. It's not fear, it's respect. We have respect when talking about that. We live in Cuba."
On his part, Johayron highlighted the everyday reality that Cubans face and shared a recent experience of prolonged blackouts: "We are in Cuba. A few days ago, the power was out for 4 days, and we were there."
Molusco, recognizing the differences between both countries, mentioned that while blackouts also occur in Puerto Rico, they are usually associated with natural disasters. "It also happens here when a hurricane comes. Puerto Rico is different; it is ahead of Cuba in some ways, but we also have our situation."
"To see Cuba as a PR, one must first demand freedom and not be a hidden communist like those two.", "To be able to talk about Cuba, one first needs to know how to speak," "What a great opportunity to denounce the dictatorship on the platforms of @yosoymolusco, and it was wasted out of respect for Díaz-Canel...", "How difficult it is to say we would like to see a free Cuba haha ohhh it's not fear, it's respect" or "The DTI, PCC, CTC, and PNR have enjoyed your interviews.", are some of the reactions to this moment of the interview.
The controversial interview of 2024
This interview with Molusco takes place a year after the controversy starring Charly & Johayron in March 2024, when they were heavily criticized for their attitude in another interview where they refused to talk about the protests in Cuba.
At that moment, the audience's reaction was immediate, and the duo had to come out and apologize in a video posted on their social media. "This video is not to justify anything; it’s simply to clarify, which is the wise thing to do," Charly said at that time, describing the controversy as a "misinterpreted situation from an absurd interview."
The singer also denied that his intention had been to mock the Cuban people and emphasized his love for the island: "It would sound illogical to think that at any moment I could mock my own, mock my people, and mock the situation they are experiencing."
For his part, Johayron reiterated the message of support for Cuba, stating that they also endure the everyday hardships: "There is no way we could mock the people; we stand with the people, we are the people, and we are 100 percent in favor of what is just."
With the new interview granted to Molusco, the singers have displayed a more reflective and moderate attitude, although the conversation reveals that the issue of the situation in Cuba remains a sensitive topic for them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charly & Johayron and Their Stance on the Situation in Cuba
Why do Charly & Johayron avoid talking about the situation in Cuba?
Charly & Johayron argue that it is not out of fear, but out of respect. According to Charly, discussing the situation in Cuba is complicated because each person has their own opinion, and any statement can provoke criticism. Furthermore, living on the island makes the issue even more sensitive for them.
How did the followers react to Charly & Johayron's statements about Cuba?
Charly & Johayron's statements received criticism on social media. Some users felt that they wasted an opportunity to denounce the Cuban dictatorship, while others questioned their ability to speak on the situation in the island. These reactions reflect the sensitivity of the issue within the Cuban community.
What recent experiences have Charly & Johayron shared about life in Cuba?
Charly & Johayron have shared experiences of prolonged blackouts on the island. During the interview with Molusco, Johayron mentioned that they were recently without electricity for four days, highlighting the daily challenges faced by Cubans.
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