The Cuban influencer La Cintumbare has once again sparked controversy on social media with the controversial image she chose to promote her upcoming new music track.
In a video shared on her social media, La Cintumbare is seen sitting on a sidewalk, drinking directly from a bottle of Chanceler whisky, while also enjoying a can of beer.
The scene takes place next to a garbage dump, one of the many found throughout Cuba, with piles of waste and cardboard stacked around it. In the background, a man rummages through the trash to collect some scraps.
Dressed in black, with sunglasses and a cap, La Cintumbare sings snippets of her new song, and although the intention may have been to attract attention or project a "street" image, the contrast between alcohol consumption and the precarious reality of the surroundings did not go unnoticed by many internet users.
For some, the video is something derogatory that borders on mockery; unfortunately, a large part of her followers on social media applaud and laugh at things like this: “That's what she likes now, they talk more and she’s just there picking melons”; “A loud laugh and a little mess, and the fun begins”; “Couldn't you film the video in a better place?”; “She's getting into her element”; “She knows how, when, and where”; “The best part of the video is the background”; “Jealous people, because they can’t sit on the sidewalk of any other country but Cuba”.
“Give something to the man in the back who is rummaging through the trash”; “God, how horrific, she is drinking alcohol at her party while the man in the back is looking for food in the garbage this woman is everywhere”; “Give a blessing to the guy behind you who is searching through the trash”; “She’s enjoying herself and drinking while a poor man behind her is trying to make a living”; “You should be ashamed that the person behind you is looking for something to eat,” some criticized her.
According to comments from various internet users who recognized the location, Cinthya Medrano filmed this video at the corner of 17 and 10 in Vedado.
Since she arrived in Cuba deported, La Cintumbare has been the talk of the town on social media, celebrating her return to the island and overflowing with happiness for being in her element with a few dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions about La Cintumbare and Its Controversial Music Promotion
Who is La Cintumbare and why is she controversial?
La Cintumbare is the stage name of Cinthya Medrano, a Cuban influencer known for her provocative posts and ostentatious lifestyle. She has been a subject of controversy due to her actions on social media, which include openly displaying her wealth in a country immersed in economic and energy crisis, as well as her associations with figures such as Sandro Castro, the grandson of Fidel Castro.
How did La Cintumbare promote their new music track?
La Cintumbare promoted her new musical track through a video where she appears sitting on a sidewalk in Cuba, drinking whisky and beer next to a trash can. The scene has been criticized for the contrast between her carefree attitude and the precarious reality of the surroundings, where a man searches through the garbage, reflecting the difficult living conditions on the island.
What has triggered the reaction of internet users to the video of La Cintumbare?
The video of La Cintumbare has generated mixed reactions among internet users. Some believe that the video is degrading and mocks the Cuban reality, while others defend it, arguing that it is simply trying to grab attention. However, many criticize the lack of sensitivity in portraying a context of poverty.
What is the context of the controversy surrounding La Cintumbare in Cuba?
La Cintumbare has been at the center of several controversies since her deportation from the United States to Cuba. She has faced criticism for her display of wealth in a country in crisis, her connections with privileged figures of the Cuban regime, and her insensitivity to the daily problems faced by Cubans, such as shortages and blackouts.
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