Cuban actor Alejandro Cuervo has embarked on a new journey outside the island with his wife and two children and, as is customary, he shared it with his followers on social media. From inside the airplane, the artist published an emotional family image accompanied by a message that did not go unnoticed.
“The Cuervo family says goodbye to everyone, and not forever, of course, we’ll see each other soon”, he wrote on his Instagram account. But the message didn’t stop there: Cuervo took the opportunity to deliver a direct criticism of the state telecommunications company ETECSA, hoping that his words will be heard.
We bid farewell to ETECSA hoping it reflects while listening to all its users, including us, especially considering the grandparents of my children, as well as all the elderly who enjoy their favorite networks, and with this significant increase in rates, it will be nearly impossible.
The actor lamented the high cost of mobile data services in Cuba, a reality that impacts thousands of families who use technology as their primary means to stay in touch with their loved ones. “Imagine ETECSA, and I speak from respect as I was taught, with UNE going through its worst moment, phones without battery and also without data is not healthy for anyone,” he added.
Cuervo concluded his message by reiterating his call: "I hope you listen, and I repeat (out of respect), to everyone."
The images accompanying the post show the smiling family on the plane holding their Cuban passports and boarding passes, apparently headed to Madrid, Spain.
Although he has not clarified whether this is a permanent departure, the actor has traveled outside the country several times, but this is the first time he is doing so with his family.
Frequently asked questions about Alejandro Cuervo's departure from Cuba and the criticisms towards ETECSA
What criticisms did Alejandro Cuervo make about ETECSA before leaving Cuba?
Alejandro Cuervo criticized ETECSA for the high cost of mobile data services in Cuba, pointing out that the increase in rates makes it almost impossible for many families, especially the elderly, to stay connected.
How has the Cuban population reacted to ETECSA's rate increases?
The Cuban population has reacted with widespread rejection to the rate increases from ETECSA, expressing their discontent through social media and highlighting that these changes create an "economic apartheid" that affects those without access to foreign currency.
What measures have been proposed to address ETECSA's rates?
Influencers and activists have proposed a boycott of international top-ups as a form of protest against ETECSA’s rates, aiming to pressure the Cuban government to reverse these economic policies.
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