A Cuban woman approached the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during her visit to Miami, and with a short yet powerful phrase, summed up decades of migratory pain: “Because of communism, I am here”.
The scene, captured on video and shared by various Spanish media outlets, shows the Madrid leader approaching this Cuban worker from Florida International University (FIU), who jokes: “Did you eat, did you eat?”, referring to the viral phrase from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, spoken during a press conference amid the Koldo Case scandal.
The woman, who claims to have arrived in the United States "at 51 years old, starting from scratch," embodies the struggle of the Cuban exile experience, marked by scarcity, dislocation, and the beginning of new lives from nothing.
“I treat Spanish politics like a bargain. When are we getting rid of Pedro Sánchez... we really need to,” the woman asserts with a nod to the president of Madrid.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso's visit to Miami focuses on key aspects such as academic cooperation and strengthening the relationship between Madrid universities and American institutions.
On her social media, the president reported on meetings at FIU and Miami Dade College, where she presented the “Américo Castro” program to promote the exchange of teachers and students with institutions in the Community of Madrid.
"We want to promote the exchange of students and professors and enhance research, alongside industry, business, and vocational training," Ayuso wrote on her official X account (formerly Twitter).
Frequently Asked Questions about the meeting between the President of Madrid and Cuban immigrants in Miami
Why did the Cuban woman approach Isabel Díaz Ayuso in Miami?
The Cuban woman approached Isabel Díaz Ayuso to express her dissatisfaction with the communism that forced her to emigrate from Cuba. She stated that "I am here because of communism," summarizing her experience of exile and scarcity in Cuba.
What was the purpose of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's visit to Miami?
The objective of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's visit to Miami was to strengthen academic cooperation between Madrid universities and American institutions, as part of the "Américo Castro" program which aims to promote the exchange of professors and students.
What has been the impact of communism on the Cuban community abroad?
Communism in Cuba has driven many people to emigrate due to scarcity and a lack of freedoms. Many Cubans abroad, like the woman who approached Ayuso, express their frustration and the pain of exile, seeking a better life outside the island.
What is the "Américo Castro" program presented by Isabel Díaz Ayuso?
The "Américo Castro" program is an initiative aimed at promoting academic exchange between Spain and the United States, incorporating visiting professors into Madrid's universities and fostering collaboration in research and education.
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