Ary Tenorio, Luisito Comunica's girlfriend, also shares a video of her trip to the island: "Cuba is experiencing a quite harsh reality."

Ary Tenorio, partner of Luisito Comunica, documents the scarcity in Cuba by living a day on an average salary. She highlights Cuban resilience and the economic situation, generating diverse reactions.


Mexican YouTuber and influencer Ary Tenorio, partner of the popular content creator Luisito Comunica, shared a video on her YouTube channel this Tuesday where she recounts her personal experience during her recent trip to Cuba.

The post adds to the content shared days earlier by her partner, who stirred significant buzz on social media after showcasing the scarcity and everyday challenges faced by Cubans.

In his video titled “To Live on This: AVERAGE SALARY IN CUBA,” Tenorio tries to live for a day on the equivalent of a monthly salary of a professional on the island, which is around 20 U.S. dollars.

Accompanied by a young Cuban, the influencer visited various shops to buy food and basic personal hygiene products.

"Despite the harsh reality that Cuba faces, its people are very beautiful, kind, and above all, they are a resilient community," Tenorio expressed, highlighting the friendly and generous nature of Cubans in the face of adversity.

The video shows scenes of empty stores, high prices in the informal market, and the difficulty of accessing essential products. The influencer also emphasizes the contrast between the country's beauty and the precarious economic situation facing its citizens.

Luisito Comunica had already generated controversy in recent days by documenting his visit to Havana in a video where he discussed the widespread use of the U.S. dollar and the lack of medications. The couple traveled to Cuba together, and both have agreed to showcase the harsher side of the reality that the population on the island faces.

The content published by these creators has sparked a wave of reactions, both supportive and critical, on social media, bringing the economic crisis facing the Caribbean country back to the forefront of debate.

Frequently asked questions about reality in Cuba according to Ary Tenorio and Luisito Comunica

What did Ary Tenorio and Luisito Comunica show about the situation in Cuba?

Ary Tenorio and Luisito Comunica showcased the scarcity and everyday challenges faced by Cubans. Their videos highlight aspects such as the high prices in the informal market, the lack of basic goods, and the contrasting beauty of the country alongside its precarious economic situation.

What is daily life like in Cuba according to Ary Tenorio's video?

In his video, Ary Tenorio attempts to live on the equivalent of the average monthly salary of a Cuban professional, which is approximately 20 U.S. dollars. Daily life in Cuba is portrayed as a constant challenge due to high prices and a shortage of essential products. Despite these difficulties, Tenorio highlights the resilience and kindness of the Cuban people.

What impact have the videos of Luisito Comunica and Ary Tenorio had on Cuba?

The videos have generated a wave of reactions on social media, both supportive and critical. They have brought the economic crisis in Cuba to the forefront of the debate and have served as a starting point for discussions about the regime and living conditions on the island.

Why did Luisito Comunica and Ary Tenorio decide to showcase Cuban reality?

Luisito Comunica and Ary Tenorio sought to expose the world to the reality facing the Cuban people. They wanted to document the complexity of living in a country with severe economic and social limitations, contrasting with its natural and cultural beauty. Both content creators are known for showcasing the realities of different countries in a direct and unfiltered manner.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.