The well-known Cuban barber Dorian Carbonell tried to pull a prank on Alejandro Cuervo in Miami; jokingly, he attempted to pay his bill at a store with an MLC card and, as expected, it was not accepted anywhere.
The Cuban actor, playing along, tries to put the card in whatever device is in the box while the woman at the register, apparently also Cuban, laughs and says, "That's not going to happen to you."
"Hey, stop being disrespectful with the MLC card, girl,” Dorian says, laughing at his own joke.
Alejandro takes the moment to show the somewhat deplorable condition of the card in front of the camera: “And what's with this nylon here? This wouldn't even happen in Cuba, look at this.”
Although some of Dorian's followers laughed at the friends' idea, since this card thing is a joke the barber has made in other countries, the criticism was not long in coming.
“What's he doing here?”; “Outside of Miami”; “How can we thank these living communist parasites with laughter?”; “Why didn't he mock them like this here in Havana, in front of the communists?”; “Communist clowns”; “So many women with children have been deported, and these people are here, all are double standards”; “What kind of people come here to laugh at us, I really don't understand”; “They come to look for things to take to Canel. Look, take the chance and buy a copy Gucci wallet for Machi”; “These people are always the same, you should have mocked them here, not there,” commented some users.
Since the news of Alejandro Cuervo's arrival in Miami broke, questions have flooded social media and the controversy is at its peak. Many label him a communist and accuse him of supporting the dictatorship, wondering how he was able to enter the United States amidst such a complex situation for migrants and with so many threats of deportations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alejandro Cuervo and the Controversy Surrounding MLC Cards
Why did they try to pay with an MLC card in Miami?
The attempt to pay with an MLC card in Miami was a joke made by the Cuban barber Dorian Carbonell on the actor Alejandro Cuervo. The MLC card is a payment method exclusive to the Cuban financial system, so it does not work outside of Cuba. This situation was used as a joke among friends, although it sparked criticism on social media directed at Cuervo.
What criticisms has Alejandro Cuervo faced since his arrival in Miami?
Alejandro Cuervo has faced criticism on social media for his arrival in Miami, primarily for being perceived as a supporter of the Cuban regime and for not being critical of the dictatorship in Cuba. Many are questioning how he managed to enter the United States in a complex migratory context for Cubans.
What is an MLC card and why doesn't it work outside of Cuba?
An MLC card (Freely Convertible Currency) is a Cuban financial instrument that allows purchases in specific stores in Cuba that operate in foreign currency. These cards are not designed to function outside the Cuban financial system, and therefore, they are not accepted internationally.
How are jokes about MLC cards perceived among Cubans?
Jokes about MLC cards, like the one made by Dorian Carbonell, are seen as humorous by some, but they also generate criticism. Many Cubans view these situations as a reflection of the economic limitations and financial mobility challenges they face both inside and outside the island.
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