The mayor of Hialeah, Bryan Calvo, stated this Thursday that "the days of the Cuban regime are numbered" and affirmed that his city is preparing for possible mass gatherings of Cubans in light of a potential political shift in the Island.
During a press conference broadcast by Telemundo 51, Calvo emphasized that Hialeah is “the city in the United States with the highest population of Cubans” and also “the city in the world where the most free Cubans live.” He stated that any significant event in Cuba would have a direct and immediate impact on the community.
"We know that the days of that regime, of that dictatorship, are coming to an end," declared the young mayor, who described the current situation in Cuba as "critical" after decades of "suffering by the Cuban people."
Calvo explained that his administration is closely monitoring what is happening on the Island, from the energy crisis and blackouts to the flow of oil and protests, and stated that the municipal government is in constant communication with police chiefs, firefighters, and emergency teams.
"We want to ensure that this is a peaceful celebration, a celebration of pride for the Cuban people, and that there are no bad actors trying to cause disruption or harm," he stated.
Although he clarified that the city has no official events planned, he admitted that they expect large gatherings in case of a sudden change in Cuba "in the coming days, weeks, or months."
Relationship with Trump and measures against the regime
In his remarks, Calvo also mentioned the recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump regarding sanctions on countries that transport oil to Cuba.
"We know that President Trump signed an executive order just a few days ago stating that they will impose tariffs against any country that decides to send oil to the island of Cuba," he said.
The mayor took the opportunity to remind everyone that Hialeah has begun operating a local task force called "CubaT," which was announced weeks ago and is focused on investigating alleged money laundering networks linked to the Cuban regime within the city.
According to Calvo, they have already received documents and information related to businesses established in Hialeah that would be involved in these types of activities.
"There is no tolerance in our community for money laundering, and there is no tolerance for giving any money to that dictatorship," he warned.
Agenda in Washington and political offensive
The statements made on Thursday come just a day after Telemundo 51 reported that Calvo was in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 4th, participating in his first U.S. Conference of Mayors.
According to a statement, the mayor promoted several priorities for the capital, including investment in infrastructure and oversight of businesses with potential links to Cuba.
Calvo stated that he is organizing a roundtable with other leaders related to Hialeah and Cuba so that the city "remains prepared, informed, and coordinated in light of changes in federal policy and the regional context."
"Our responsibility is to be proactive, not reactive," he declared.
The mayor also announced that he will be traveling shortly to Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers in search of funding for infrastructure and essential services.
A young mayor with a direct speech against Castroism
Bryan Calvo, 27 years old, became in November 2025 the youngest elected mayor of Hialeah and the state of Florida, after winning with more than 52% of the votes.
Since his campaign and following his victory, Calvo has insisted on a hard line against the Cuban regime and against what he has called “Castroism interests” within the city.
In a previous statement, he asserted that “Hialeah will not be a refuge for the interests of Castroism” and pledged to investigate “every contract, every investment, and every company with questionable connections.”
Hialeah, regarded as one of the main strongholds of the Cuban exile community in the United States, could become the epicenter of demonstrations and celebrations if the crisis in Cuba escalates or drastic changes occur in power.
For now, the mayor assures that the city is already ready.
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