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In the midst of a reality marked by scarcity, inflated prices, and daily despair, a garage seller in the Isle of Youth has shown that decency is not extinguished in Cuba by posting a message to locate a customer who unknowingly overpaid for a skirt and whom she wishes to refund.
Leissa Rojas Gutiérrez does not know the woman's name nor has any way to contact her, but she still wrote in the local buying and selling group on Facebook called Revolico Isla de la juventud Compra/Ventas (Rich Cuban) to make it clear that the money is set aside and that she waits for her every Saturday at her usual spot, located between 37th Street, between 28 and 30.
Although the information does not specify, it presumably refers to an address in the city of Nueva Gerona, the capital of the Isle of Youth.
In the midst of the worsening economic crisis, acts of kindness like this are rare and highly valued.
The gesture sparked a wave of positive messages on Facebook, where many highlighted his honesty, his example, and the rarity of such behavior in times when need has turned fraud, abuse, and opportunism into part of the everyday landscape.
"There are few honest people left," "you are worthy of admiration," "if our leaders were like this, Cuba would be a paradise," commented moved users, who not only appreciated the individual action but also contrasted it with the lack of integrity that today permeates from the highest levels of power down to many aspects of daily life.
Leissa's honesty is not just a beautiful story; it is an act of ethical resistance that unwittingly exposes the moral void of many who should be setting an example from above but fail to do so.
Zucel Sandy Mosqueda, a member of the Facebook group "La Gente del Salao," in Santiago de Cuba, recently shared her gratitude to the person who returned her wallet with all her documents and a considerable amount of money, with absolutely nothing missing.
In June, a hotel worker in Varadero
Two cadets from the Military Technical Institute (ITM) returned in April a lost backpack that contained a large sum of money in foreign currency, personal documents, and a mobile phone. The incident took place in Playa municipality in Havana and was shared on Facebook by the official spokesperson Frank Enrique.
In October, a mother expressed her gratitude on social media towards a young man who, with an altruistic and honest gesture, returned a tablet that her grandson had lost at the Colón road stop in Pinar del Río.
A coachman in Cárdenas, Matanzas province, was recognized on social media at the beginning of 2024 for the gesture of returning a wallet to a passenger who had left it behind in the animal-drawn vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gestures of Honesty in Cuba and Their Social Impact
What gesture of honesty did the Cuban seller Leissa Rojas Gutiérrez make?
Leissa Rojas Gutiérrez posted on social media that she wants to refund money to a client who overpaid for a skirt. This act is seen as an example of decency in a challenging economic context in Cuba, where honesty has become a highly valued rarity.
How has the Cuban community reacted to Leissa's gesture?
The community has responded positively to Leissa's gesture, highlighting her honesty and considering her worthy of admiration. The act has been seen as a rare and valuable example of integrity in an environment where need has fostered opportunism.
Are there other recent examples of honesty in Cuba?
Yes, there are several recent examples, such as that of a hotel worker in Varadero who returned a bag with $30,000, and two cadets who returned a backpack containing money and documents. These acts of honesty are seen as exceptions in the current economic crisis in Cuba.
What is the social impact of these gestures of honesty in Cuba?
These gestures highlight the presence of decency and ethical values in a society affected by economic and moral crisis. They serve as examples of ethical resistance and contrast with the corruption and lack of integrity in other areas of the country.
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