Alexander Otaola's lawyers have already received the lawsuit against him filed by Flor de Cuba; however, the criticism from many internet users is not directed at the communicator over the defamation accusations but towards the influencer.
Amid insults and derogatory comments, some even wished for her to be deported to Cuba, in the midst of the complex situation currently faced by Cuban immigrants in the United States who have not yet obtained residency.
“Another one is going to Cuba, but I don't know what position she's going to take at Sandro's bar because Cintunchurre is already there”; “Flor de peo is completely lost, they should send her back to Cuba”; “Poor Flor de peo, folks, we need to study the laws”; “That's a character created by the dictatorship to see the show”; “Communism still has her confused. Here, there is freedom of expression, and calling someone crazy is not defamation”; “But if they have called her a drug addict and a bad mother and she hasn’t felt offended”; “Oh my God, little stinky flower doesn’t know what awaits her and what she’s getting into”; “What I don't understand is how a person who is here on a tourist visa (if it hasn’t expired already) can file a lawsuit”; “Chancleta Flor de peo”; “Comrade Flor de peo is seeking a possible repatriation”, some wrote on YouTube after seeing Otaola’s response to the lawsuit.
Only a few agreed in the comments that Flor de Cuba is within her rights to sue him: “Mr. Otaola, you use mass media, so your opinions about anyone can damage their image or reputation, consequently causing economic harm, which is why we do understand that there may be financial compensation in this case”; “Whether she is right or not, it is true that you have spoken about her a lot without proof”; “He is shameless. I'm not saying he shouldn't create content, but calling people out and offending everyone is wrong (...) And it's true that she has been seriously affected, and if it is genuinely impacting her financially and she has proof of this, he is done for”; “You just have to watch the program where she spoke to realize that if you don’t back down, out of pride, they could even win because you know very well that there are serious and strong issues at play.”
After announcing the lawsuit against Otaola, Flor de Cuba publicly presented the evidence she has against the communicator who has accused her without evidence of being “a legal pimp,” “a matron of prostitution among young Cubans,” and “the front for Sandro Castro.”
Frequently Asked Questions about the Controversy between Flor de Cuba and Alexander Otaola
Why did Flor de Cuba sue Alexander Otaola?
Flor de Cuba sued Alexander Otaola for defamation, claiming that the communicator has made false accusations that have harmed her reputation and personal life. Among the accusations that Otaola has made are being a pimp, being involved in money laundering, and having ties to Cuban State Security.
What reactions has Flor de Cuba's lawsuit against Otaola generated?
The demand has generated a significant amount of reactions on social media. While some support Flor de Cuba, arguing that she has the right to defend her reputation, others criticize the influencer, suggesting that she should be deported to Cuba. The polarization of opinions reflects the controversy surrounding both figures in the exiled Cuban community.
How has Alexander Otaola responded to the lawsuit from Flor de Cuba?
Alexander Otaola has dismissed the lawsuit, asserting that he has a legal team that handles these matters and that he is not concerned about the judicial process. Otaola has suggested that the lawsuit is a strategy to wear him down and has reiterated that his comments are part of the legitimate exercise of his opinion.
What evidence has Flor de Cuba presented in its lawsuit against Otaola?
Flor de Cuba, alongside her lawyer Karel Suárez, has submitted videos from Otaola's programs where she is accused of defamation. These videos include statements in which Otaola refers to her as a "legal pimp" and "frontman for Sandro Castro," among other accusations that, according to the influencer, have significantly impacted her personal and professional life.
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