A Cuban woman erupted on social media after reporting the theft of a piece of jewelry during her stay at a hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. In an act of revenge, she decided to leave the room completely messy and soaked in soda as a form of protest.
"I was robbed, but they're going to have to give a lot in return. At least they'll remember me," wrote the young woman identified as Ismelia Machín in a video shared on TikTok, where she shows the damage caused.
According to his testimony, a ring disappeared from the hotel room, and when he did not receive a solution, he chose to pour soda on the beds, walls, and furniture before leaving the place. "This happens to them for being thieves. No one saw the ring, no one. This is what they get for being thieves," he asserted angrily.
The clip went viral quickly and sparked intense debate on social media. Some users empathized with the Cuban's indignation, while others questioned her way of acting.
"I don't think it's fair, because maybe the housekeeping staff that comes to clean the room is not the one who took the ring," commented an internet user, who claimed to have worked in hotel cleaning and described the job as "very tough."
Another user recommended not allowing cleaning staff into the rooms: "I have been to the Dominican Republic several times, and as soon as I check in, I tell them not to clean my room. I put up the 'do not disturb' sign, and I only change my towels myself. This way, I've never had any problems."
So far, it is unknown whether the Cuban woman lodged a formal complaint with the hotel management or if there is an investigation into the alleged theft.
Later, the Cuban shared another video on her TikTok profile where she details what happened and warns those who plan to vacation in Punta Cana.
Frequently asked questions about the theft at the hotel in Punta Cana and the reaction of the Cuban tourist
What did the Cuban tourist do after her jewelry was stolen at a hotel in Punta Cana?
The Cuban tourist, identified as Ismelia Machín, left her room completely messy and drenched in soda as a form of protest after her ring went missing from the room and she received no resolution from the hotel.
How did social media react to the Cuban woman's video?
The video of Ismelia Machín quickly went viral, sparking an intense debate. Some users empathized with her outrage, while others questioned her behavior, suggesting that the cleaning employee was not responsible for the theft.
Was a formal complaint filed about the theft of the jewel?
So far, it is unknown whether the Cuban citizen filed a formal complaint with the hotel management or if there is an ongoing investigation regarding the alleged theft of the jewelry.
What recommendations did users give to prevent thefts in hotels?
Some users suggested not allowing cleaning staff access to the rooms. One suggestion was to use the 'do not disturb' sign and personally handle the towel changes to avoid issues during the stay.
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