A Cuban shares what happened with a neighbor in Spain… and the ending was as unexpected as it was controversial: "Karma exists."

A Cuban woman in Spain shared on TikTok an altercation with a neighbor who offended her by calling her husband an "immigrant." The argument went viral after an ending that many consider "instant karma."

Cuban in SpainPhoto © @soydiandraliz / TikTok

A Cuban resident in Spain shared on her TikTok account a tense incident she experienced with her husband and son when they had a confrontation with a woman who, as she recounted, "thinks she owns Spain."

In the video, the woman explains that her husband went to pick up their child from school, and while he was parking the car, a lady in another vehicle began to confront them about the maneuver. Shortly after, the woman's son arrived, and both of them insisted on questioning the man, which led to a heated argument.

"I can fight with my husband for a cause, but if you come and do it for the same cause, I don't feel like it. Who are you?" the Cuban woman expressed indignantly in the video, where she visibly appears upset.

The discussion escalated when, as she recounted, the woman insulted her and belittled her husband by calling him an "immigrant." However, what drew the most attention was the outcome of the altercation:

“The lady wished us a bad day, the three of us, and just a few meters later, she fell. That was when I realized that karma exists,” he recounted.

The testimony of the Cuban woman, recorded with evident nervousness, garnered hundreds of comments on the platform, where many users reacted with support for her complaint and agreed that she had experienced a clear example of "instant karma."

Frequently Asked Questions about Altercations and Experiences of Cuban Migrants Abroad

What happened in the altercation between the Cuban in Spain and her neighbor?

The Cuban woman had a heated argument with a neighbor in Spain after the latter criticized her husband’s parking maneuver. During the altercation, the neighbor insulted the Cuban’s husband by calling him an "immigrant." The incident escalated when the neighbor wished the family a bad day, and shortly after, she suffered a fall, which the Cuban woman interpreted as an example of "instant karma."

How did social media react to the video of the altercation in Spain?

The video of the altercation was shared on TikTok and gathered hundreds of comments, many of them supporting the Cuban and viewing the incident as an example of "instant karma." Users expressed solidarity with the family and condemned the xenophobic remarks of the neighbor.

What challenges do Cubans face when emigrating, according to testimonies on social media?

Social media testimonials show that Cubans face multiple challenges when emigrating, such as adapting to new cultures, confronting xenophobic remarks, and dealing with the economic pressure of supporting family members in Cuba. Additionally, many express the pain of being far from sick relatives and the economic difficulties associated with living in countries like Spain, where the cost of living can be high.

How is the concept of "karma" related to the experience of Cuban migrants?

The concept of "karma" has been mentioned in various situations shared by Cuban migrants, such as in the case of a Cuban woman in Spain who recounted a confrontation with a neighbor. "Karma" is perceived as instant justice in situations where migrants feel they have been treated unfairly or with prejudice, and then see those who offended them experiencing a negative consequence.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.