The Cuban activist and opposition figure Carolina Barrero issued a serious legal warning against the Cuban YouTuber known as "El Mundo de Darwin," whose real name is Darwin Santana Enrique, accusing him of defamation.
Barrero expressed his displeasure through social media regarding the statements made by Santana in a video where, according to her, false information was spread with the intent to damage her reputation.
"Darwin Santana Enrique, The World of Darwin, what you say in your video against me is completely false and qualifies as a defamation crime; I have ways to prove it," declared Barrero.
The activist emphasized that she has evidence to prove that what the content creator said is completely untrue and that she is willing to take the matter to court. She recalled that the YouTuber resides in Ottawa, Canada, where the laws protect against defamatory acts and individuals can face serious legal consequences.
The Cuban opponent questioned the reasons behind the youtuber's statements, suggesting that this is not merely a mistake in information, but a deliberate action to harm her.
"I don't know if you have very poor information about your 'agents,' a dreadful word that you yourself use, but from your way of acting, it is clear that it is not naivety that drives you," he stated.
"I will not hesitate to file a lawsuit. I advise you to retract your statements. Believe me, if I have never feared the State Security agents, I do not fear you, who, whether an agent or not, move as a person using the same tactics," Barrero stated.
What were Darwin's statements against Carolina?
The video featuring Darwin was a live broadcast this weekend. He began by explaining the reasons he continues to support Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, following the decision by the Trump Administration to withdraw the funds that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated for rebuilding the Cuban media ecosystem.
In the youtuber's view, many of the opponents and media that benefited from the amounts of money provided by the U.S. government did not contribute anything significant to the fight against the dictatorship.
Among them is Carolina Barrero. You know this 'opponent', a bit leftist. At a party, she confessed to one of my agents that she receives five grants from the United States. Of course, she is traveling the world, and I ask you: How many problems has Carolina Barrero solved? What has her impact been? What has she done for the freedom of Cuba? Nothing, just meeting, meeting, and meeting, Darwin said.
She pointed out that, with the funds being eliminated, it is understandable that Barrero "is very upset with Marco Rubio, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and anyone who is taking that amount of money away."
Darwin Santana reacted to Barrero's warning, challenging her and questioning the source of the money with which the activist will pay for the procedures related to the defamation complaint.
"Carolina Barrero is facing a lawsuit. She'll probably pay for the lawyers with some grant from the United States because, to our knowledge, she doesn’t receive any salary other than that... Allegedly!" said Santana, calling on the Trump administration to tightly control the funds.
Marco Rubio moves forward. "And give that money to those who are truly doing something!" the YouTuber stated, implying that he does not intend to retract his statements.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Legal Dispute between Carolina Barrero and "El Mundo de Darwin"
Why does Carolina Barrero threaten to sue "El Mundo de Darwin"?
Carolina Barrero accuses the YouTuber "El Mundo de Darwin" of defamation due to statements she considers false and damaging to her reputation. Barrero claims she has evidence to prove that the assertions made by Darwin Santana Enrique are incorrect and that she is willing to take the case to court in Canada, where the YouTuber resides.
What allegations did "El Mundo de Darwin" make against Carolina Barrero?
In a recent video, "The World of Darwin" accused Carolina Barrero of receiving funding from the United States and not significantly contributing to the fight against the Cuban dictatorship. According to him, Barrero would be upset about the withdrawal of USAID funds that supported opponents of the Cuban regime.
What legal measures can Carolina Barrero take in Canada?
In Canada, the laws provide protection against defamation, and Carolina Barrero can file a lawsuit if she believes her reputation has been intentionally harmed. If the case goes forward, "El Mundo de Darwin" could face serious legal consequences if it fails to prove that its statements are true.
How has "El Mundo de Darwin" reacted to the threat of a lawsuit?
"The World of Darwin" has challenged Carolina Barrero, questioning the source of the funds she might use for legal proceedings and reiterating its initial statements. It seems to have no intention of retracting, which could complicate her legal situation.
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