A Cuban woman who has been living in Chile for almost two years has stirred up social media after sharing a video in which she claims that in the South American country she has managed to "become rich," compared to the hardships she faced in Cuba.
The content creator, known on TikTok as @nauris_vlogs, posted a video expressing how her life has changed since she emigrated nearly two years ago. Her post, which quickly went viral, has generated thousands of reactions from both Cubans and Chileans.
"I am rich in Chile because I have internet."
In the video, Nauris explains that in Cuba, accessing the internet was an unattainable luxury for the majority of the population due to its high cost and the poor quality of the service.
"I am rich in Chile because I have internet. I no longer have to spend six hours on a WiFi sitting in a park like when I was in Cuba just to upload a video. Imagine that the speed was one megabyte and it cost a dollar per hour, while the monthly minimum wage for a Cuban is six dollars. In other words, you work all month just to pay for six hours of internet," she recounted.
Now, in Chile, he assures that he has a stable connection that allows him to share his content without extreme sacrifices.
Divided reactions
The testimony of the Cuban has generated a wave of comments. Many Chileans have expressed their surprise and have acknowledged that they do not sufficiently appreciate the comforts they have.
"In Chile, we don't appreciate what we have," commented one user, while another expressed, "I wish Venezuelans thought the same, success and blessings to you."
Other internet users have downplayed his statement, pointing out that Chile's economic and social stability has been the result of decades of effort and that not all residents of the country share the same perspective.
"What you enjoy in Chile was created since the return to democracy. Eight governments have passed, six from the left and two from the right," commented a user.
There were also those who questioned his perspective, indicating that not everyone in Chile feels "wealthy" despite having access to basic services.
"If it were up to the internet, all Chileans would be wealthy," another user joked.
This is not the first time that Nauris has shared her experiences regarding the difference in quality of life between Cuba and Chile. Last September, one of her videos went viral when she stated that "Chile taught me to value my time", comparing the efficiency of services in Chile to the long lines she had to endure in Cuba to access basic products.
His case reflects the different perspectives on migration and the adaptation of Cubans abroad, sparking debate about the economic and social realities of both countries.
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