Sandro Castro, grandson of Fidel Castro and known for his constant presence on social media, once again found himself at the center of controversy after posting a video in which he is seen dancing in front of the United States Embassy in Havana to the rhythm of "peace forever" by Nicolás Maduro.
In the images, Sandro is seen wearing youthful clothing that includes a cap with the Mercedes Benz logo, and holding a small flag of Venezuela in one hand, while jumping in front of the diplomatic mission.
The video, edited with visual effects, features Maduro's voice saying "Yes, peace, peace forever," followed by the phrase "this is called tarzaneao language," taken from some of the dictator's recent speeches in which he would start singing and dancing when asking the United States government not to attack Venezuela.
The scene, filmed in a location of high political symbolism, was interpreted by numerous users as a mockery directly aimed at both the United States and a derision of the Chavista dictator.
The choice of Maduro's slogan, a leader accused of systematic human rights violations and the political and economic collapse of Venezuela, reinforces the tone of mockery and defiance in the message.
"That's how he's going to dance when Trump goes for his grandparents," a user commented on the post.
"Make sure to sleep with clothes on, just in case," suggested another.
"The last one who danced like that was taken on vacation to New York, my dear," another added.
"That remix was made as a mockery of Maduro, and that's what he does, mock Maduro and Cuba; he doesn't care about anything, he knows he is untouchable within the country," stated a resident of Santiago.
The gesture occurs just days after the capture of the former Venezuelan leader by U.S. forces, an event that marked a turning point in the regional geopolitical landscape and has left the Cuban government in extreme fragility.
This is not the first time Fidel Castro's grandson has used his social media to send ambiguous and provocative messages.
The day after Maduro's arrest, he published another video in which he presented himself as "the Vampirash, adjusting my international lens," expressing that he felt "connected to the people of Venezuela" and called for freedom and democracy to be determined by the citizens themselves.
In that same message, he demanded a fair trial for the former Venezuelan president from Donald Trump.
However, he closed that recording with a phrase that sparked confusion and suspicion: "What did they do with the 50 million? Whoever has that, send me a message hidden."
The reference to money did not go unnoticed, especially among those following the stories about Maduro's capture and the rewards being offered, which sparked ironic and biting comments from internet users.
While activists, independent journalists, and ordinary citizens in Cuba face fines, summonses, and imprisonment for expressing critical opinions, Sandro Castro moves with a freedom that contrasts sharply with the reality of the country.
His surname grants him a degree of impunity that allows him to mock, provoke, and publicly display himself without fear of legal consequences.
The new video in front of the U.S. Embassy, with the Venezuelan flag in hand and Maduro's slogan in the background, underscores once again the gap between the privilege of a few and the precariousness of millions of Cubans who cannot openly express their opinions.
At the same time, it reinforces the image of a character who, oscillating between parody and political exhibitionism, seems more interested in provoking than in adopting a responsible stance towards the crisis affecting both Cuba and Venezuela.
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