The presenter Alex Otaola criticized the Mexican YouTuber Luisito Comunica this weekend following his recent arrival on the island, and launched a social media campaign urging him to “tell the truth” about the situation facing the Cuban people.
During a broadcast of his show on Youtube, Otaola referred to the influencer as "Luisito Comunista" and accused him of collaborating with the Cuban dictatorship by failing to show the real living conditions in the country.
"Luisito doesn't communicate, Luisito is just nonsense... Luisito is just a little jerk," Otaola mocked while pointing out that the Mexican, known for depicting poverty and inequality in his international journeys, has been evasive in Cuba and has avoided showing the true conditions in which the Cuban people live.
Otaola went further by suggesting that Luisito Comunica might be being blackmailed by the Cuban State Security. According to the host, the influencer may have committed excesses during previous visits to the island, which are now being used as a means of pressure.
"Luisito Comunica is being blackmailed, I guarantee it. In his previous travels, he must have committed some sort of excess, and it must be recorded. They told him: 'Luisito, do you remember when you came to Cuba? Look at this little video that you haven't seen...'" Otaola stated, referring to alleged compromising material in the hands of State Security.
The YouTuber, who has over 44 million followers on his channel, has been a key figure in generating viral content about social realities in various countries. Therefore, Otaola also pointed out the contradiction between the type of content Luisito usually creates, exploring impoverished neighborhoods, favelas, and marginalized areas, and the superficial approach he seems to be taking with his visit to Cuba.
"You are collaborating with a lie. You are undermining your credibility. If you do not speak the truth about how the Cuban people live, you will be a fraud," warned Otaola, who urged his followers to flood the Mexican's social media with the hashtag #CubaEsUnaDictadura.
The activist also stated that several Cuban influencers, including Brian from "Hacer Pensante," have joined the pressure campaign for Luisito Comunica to break his silence and portray the reality of the island.
In his space, Otaola called upon his more than 14,000 connected viewers to actively participate in this initiative on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
So far, Luisito Comunica has not responded to the criticisms nor has he published critical content about Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Controversy between Otaola and Luisito Comunica in Cuba
Why does Alex Otaola criticize Luisito Comunica's visit to Cuba?
Alex Otaola criticizes Luisito Comunica because he believes the YouTuber does not depict the reality of the Cuban people and accuses him of collaborating with the Cuban dictatorship by failing to portray the living conditions on the island. Otaola also suggests that Luisito might be being blackmailed by the Cuban State Security.
What campaign has Alex Otaola launched against Luisito Comunica?
Alex Otaola has launched a social media campaign for Luisito Comunica to "tell the truth" about the situation in Cuba. He has urged his followers to use the hashtag #CubaEsUnaDictadura to pressure the YouTuber to reflect the reality of the island.
Has Luisito Comunica responded to Otaola's criticisms?
So far, Luisito Comunica has not publicly responded to the criticisms from Alex Otaola nor has he published critical content regarding the situation in Cuba, which has increased the criticisms directed at him from Otaola and other influencers.
What role do other Cuban influencers play in this controversy?
Several Cuban influencers, such as Brian from "Hacer Pensante", have joined the pressure campaign against Luisito Comunica, supporting Alex Otaola's initiative for the YouTuber to showcase the true situation of Cuba in his content.
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