A Cuban resident in the United States has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a heartfelt reflection on life in the northern country, stating that “the United States is not a country for everyone.”
In the video, shared by the user @diazyeny0, the young woman explains that life in the U.S. can be tough for those who emigrated from a relatively comfortable position in Cuba, but it represents a real opportunity for those on the island who never had anything.
" sweetheart, the United States is not a country for everyone. Here, nothing is going to fall from the sky. This country is for the person who never had anything in Cuba, for those who lived off their work and never made enough," the Cuban woman expressed.
According to his testimony, individuals in Cuba who owned a house, a car, a motorcycle, or a small business may feel frustrated upon arriving in the United States, where they have to start from scratch and work hard to maintain the same standard of living.
"If you had your little house, a nice car, a small motorcycle in Cuba, lived off a good business, and didn't go without, you arrived in the wrong country. You will regret it," the young woman added, in a message that has sparked hundreds of comments and debates on social media.
Many users agreed with this viewpoint, highlighting that the American dream demands constant effort, sacrifice, and discipline. Others, however, argued that the sacrifice is worthwhile in exchange for freedom, security, and opportunities, which are scarce in the Cuba governed by the regime of Miguel Díaz-Canel.
The post has gone viral among the Cuban exile community, where an increasing number of voices acknowledge that life in the United States is not easy, but is indeed fairer for those who are willing to work hard and improve themselves.
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