A young Cuban identified as @jeancaimanera shared a video on TikTok where he shows off his white Peugeot car with the phrase: “Securing what’s mine, let the workers work.”
The images show the freshly washed vehicle parked in front of a house, in what appears to be a residential area of the island.
The creator of the video stated in the comments that the car cost him around 20 thousand dollars, a figure that far exceeds the average salary in Cuba, where the monthly income is about 4,000 Cuban pesos, equivalent to less than 20 dollars on the informal exchange market.
The video, published at the end of December 2025, elicited a significant amount of reactions. Some users applauded the young man for his effort and personal success:
"This is the dream of many of us, buddy. To have a nice little house in Cuba, a business that provides for our daily bread, and a car just like this," commented a follower.
Others, however, mocked the spending:
"My brother, you should have saved up for a little Toyota or one of those Hyundais that are coming in, but little by little. Greetings and blessings to you as well, it’s modern," wrote another user.
In a country where public transportation is experiencing one of its worst crises and access to new cars is limited by high prices and state restrictions, the publication highlights the widening economic gap between Cubans with earnings in foreign currency and the rest of the population who survive on state salaries.
The video has garnered thousands of views and adds to the trend of young people in Cuba showcasing their personal achievements on social media, navigating the pride and controversy that arises in a society marked by scarcity and inequality.
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