Sandro Castro, grandson of the late dictator Fidel Castro, published a new video in Havana on Friday alongside an impersonator of Donald Trump, in which the character proposes to "buy Cuba."
In the dialogue of the sketch, the character mimicking Trump -Roberto Ferrante, producer of Planet Records-, claims that he traveled to the island to conduct business and states: "I want to buy Cuba."
He then explains his alleged plan to turn the Havana Malecón into a "Riviera for billionaires," where the world's wealthiest men would have beachfront mansions.
Sadro Castro responds with disbelief to the proposal and jokes about the everyday limitations in the country, including issues with phone signal, lack of transportation, and scarcity of resources.
Similarly, the fake Trump explains to Sandro Castro: “I decided that you were the person I want to make a deal with. Do you know why I came all the way here? Because you are a showman like me. You are a businessman like me, so let’s do business. I want to buy Cuba.”
To which the grandson of the deceased dictator retorts, “Take it easy, take it easy! By the way, I have a friend who is really tough named Ferrante - referring to the same one who plays Trump - who has as much money as you.”
One of the most ironic moments occurs when the fake Trump asks about his interlocutor's mansion and luxury car.
In response, Castro shows him an electric tricycle, a "triciclón" that he describes as "the beast of the Cuban road", referring to one of the means of transportation that have become popular on the island due to the fuel and mobility crisis.
The video begins with aerial shots of iconic places in Havana, such as the Cathedral and the Malecón, and ends with images of streets with accumulated trash, a visual contrast that reinforces the satirical tone of the scene.
Reactions
The release of the video sparked numerous critical reactions on social media, where several users questioned the humorous tone of the material and the involvement of the grandson of the former Cuban dictator in this type of content.
Cuban filmmaker Lilo Vilaplana described the episode as a display of "the impunity of the grandchildren of Castroism" and stated that the video reflects the "institutionalized shamelessness" of those who, in his view, have taken ownership of the country.
Other comments emphasized the idea that Sandro Castro's family position allows him to act without facing any consequences.
The user Daniel Menéndez wrote that the young man "can do and say whatever he wants with complete impunity," while anyone else outside that circle of power could face severe penalties.
In the same vein, Taty Romero pointed out that “if an ordinary Cuban were to do it, they would immediately be given a summons,” while Olguita Castellón compared the situation to that of young people penalized for posting critical or satirical videos about the authorities.
Some users also interpreted the sketch as a mockery of the population amidst the crisis the country is facing. “They laugh in the people's faces,” wrote Marino Benítez, while Glenn Pbr claimed that the video evokes not laughter but outrage.
There were also interpretations that attribute a possible political double meaning to the content. Rogelio Ruiz Morales suggested that the video could ironically imply the idea of "selling the island" to foreign interests, a perspective that other commentators also brought up in the discussion.
Amid these reactions, Tamara Martínez stated that the video could even be interpreted as an implicit critique of the system, asserting that "even the grandson of the dictator Fidel is against the dictatorship."
Sandro Castro has featured in several viral videos that combine humor, provocation, and ambiguous references to the country's situation.
Her posts often generate criticism among Cubans both inside and outside the island, especially amid the deep economic crisis the population is facing.
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