The public confrontation between Alexis Valdés and Alex Otaola added a new chapter this week, when the Cuban comedian mocked his colleague again through social media, this time using his popular character Cristinito.
In a video shared on Instagram, Alexis mocked Otaola's legal defeats and labeled him a “mercenary,” comparing him to the Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine.
"Coca, acere, you lost another trial. They are going to take away even the fence of the ranch, they'll even take the chicken droppings away from you," he started saying in a sarcastic tone.
Although he stated that he had decided not to speak about Otaola anymore because it gives him "an upset stomach," he quickly launched a series of jabs that combined insults, jokes, and political references.
The comedian accused him of living in conflict and ironically invited him to set up "a ranch in Ukraine," where he could work as a mercenary, alongside many other Cubans.
"You fulfill both: you are Cuban and you are a mercenary. Whatever it takes for the money, right?" he shot back, also warning him not to "switch sides" like he did in politics when he went from Democrat to Republican.
Cristinito took the satire even further by imagining how Otaola could win the war against Russia solely with his insults.
"Neither weapons nor anything, you’re just offending: 'Russians, plague of crows, plague of ducks, communist, bread with Russian meat.' Man, that doesn't kill them, but it sure annoys. I believe the Russians are pulling out of the war. They say: 'Don’t mess with me, am I going to sit here tolerating this bearded parrot?'" he expressed, even imitating a Russian accent.
The comedian ended his segment by inviting Otaola—again with sarcasm—to one of his shows, although he clarified that the performances were sold out.
A dispute that has been ongoing for a long time
The clashes between the two are not new. Since 2022, they have been engaging in increasingly aggressive exchanges on social media.
At that time, Otaola accused him of paying miserable salaries to the artists working on his television and theater projects.
The influencer claimed that for years he earned only 75 dollars for his appearances as the character Carlos Recto on the Mega TV show.
Valdés, for his part, denied those claims and reminded that he was just an employee of the network, without control over the payments.
He also criticized Otaola for using his platform to attack and discredit Cuban artists who, despite being critics of the dictatorship, end up becoming targets of his insults.
On several occasions, the creator of Cristinito and Nereida has described Otaola's style as harmful, accusing him of dividing the community instead of uniting it.
"One thing is to criticize the dictatorship, and another is to try to humiliate artists who oppose it, giving weapons to the enemy," he stated once.
The host of Hola! Ota-Ola, on the other hand, insists that Valdés is mediocre and has used colleagues and employees, claiming that many professionals consider him a "ridiculous" person, although - according to him - they don't say it to his face.
Beyond entertainment
The dispute between the two is not limited to the realm of entertainment; it reflects the polarization of the Cuban community in exile, especially in Miami, where political tensions and personal rivalries often intermingle in public debate.
While Valdés relies on humor to respond, Otaola resorts to direct confrontation and personal accusations.
The truth is that this confrontation, far from fading away, seems to renew itself with new chapters from time to time.
And although on each occasion both assure that they will not speak of each other again, they end up reigniting a feud that keeps their followers divided and the Cuban community on alert for what might be the next round.
Frequently asked questions about the confrontation between Alexis Valdés and Alexander Otaola
Why does Alexis Valdés call Alex Otaola a "mercenary"?
Alexis Valdés calls Alex Otaola a "mercenary" due to his lifestyle and political decisions. Valdés criticizes Otaola for switching political sides, from Democrat to Republican, accusing him of living in conflict and doing anything for money, comparing him to Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine.
What is the origin of the conflict between Alexis Valdés and Alex Otaola?
The conflict between Alexis Valdés and Alex Otaola dates back to 2022. It began with Otaola's accusations that Valdés paid miserable wages to artists in his projects, which Valdés denied. Since then, they have engaged in aggressive exchanges on social media, reflecting the polarization within the Cuban community in exile.
What impact does the dispute between Valdés and Otaola have on the Cuban community?
The dispute between Valdés and Otaola reflects and fuels the polarization of the Cuban community in exile, particularly in Miami. Their clashes are not just a form of entertainment, but also highlight the political tensions and personal rivalries within the Cuban public debate, keeping the community engaged with every new chapter of their conflict.
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