The Cuban salsa singer Manuel González Hernández, better known as Manolín "El Médico de la Salsa," once again set social media ablaze with his strong reaction to the new song being prepared by Jacob Forever, Yotuel Romero, and El Chacal. This track envisions a symbolic bridge between Miami and Havana and has generated excitement among many Cubans.
In a post on Facebook, the artist claimed that the idea is not new and accused urban performers of copying a concept he had already brought to music years ago.
"Three more faces from cans appeared singing El Puente. They all do the same thing, copying me, they don’t respect anything. They live right in front of me. But well, there's nothing else they can do but copy me. I've done it all," wrote Manolín.
Your comment came after a preview of the song to be released by Jacob Forever, Yotuel, and El Chacal, apparently titled “Puente Libertad,” which envisions a direct connection between Miami and Havana, allowing Cubans to travel freely between the island and the diaspora.
The salsa singer's reaction quickly sparked an intense debate among fans and artists. While some defended that Manolín was the first to popularize the idea in Cuban music, others believed that the message of the new song should be viewed as a common cause.
"It may be a copy of your original version, but the theme is good and they did it at a crucial moment," commented a user on the post.
Another follower reminded the singer that the desire for freedom for Cuba should unite artists: "All of us who want freedom for Cuba must come together."
There were also those who openly defended the legacy of the salsa singer. “The bridge is unique and Manolín made it, both the people there and the people here know it,” wrote one of his supporters.
Among the comments, Yotuel Romero, one of the performers of the new song, even appeared, reacting with laughing emojis and a heartfelt message directed at the salsa singer.
Other users opted for a conciliatory stance, noting that music has always evolved from versions and inspirations. "Acknowledging those who paved the way costs nothing and enriches music," commented an internet user.
The controversy arises as anticipation grows for the release of the song by Jacob Forever, Yotuel, and El Chacal, whose lyrics envision a future where the divide between Cuba and its diaspora no longer exists.
Even before the song is officially released, the debate already reflects something deeper: the symbolic weight that the idea of a bridge between Miami and Havana holds for millions of Cubans, a metaphor that intertwines music, nostalgia, and the longing for a country without barriers for its own people.
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