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The Conducta Dade project announced that the broadcaster Rolando Saldívar, an iconic voice of Cuban radio and television in the 90s, has left the rehabilitation center for drug addiction where he had recently been admitted, in another setback in his recovery process.
"Today we have to share news that we didn't expect to announce this soon," wrote the author of the message in their post on Facebook.
"According to what we have learned, the process was not easy and, as often happens, adapting to the rules and demands of this type of program can be a significant challenge," he added.
The solidarity profile Conducta en Dade, known for its community work with people experiencing homelessness in South Florida, acknowledged that these types of situations are part of the reality for many individuals in recovery.
"This process is not linear, and setbacks or decisions like this are part of a reality that many people experience. The first attempt is not always enough," he noted.
Nevertheless, the author of the publication stated that he continues to believe in the possibility of change and that each person has their own time.
"We will continue to be present, providing support in any way we can. Thank you to everyone who has been attentive, supporting, and showing genuine concern," he concluded.
Saldívar's situation began to come to light in November 2025, when he was arrested in Miami for petty theft and possession of cocaine, and a bail of 150 dollars was set.
The image of his police record, in which he appeared visibly deteriorated, sparked a wave of reactions in the Cuban community in exile.
It was the presenter Alexander Otaola who announced the arrest on his program, where he reported that Saldívar had been seen leaving a campaign house under a bridge in the Downtown Miami area.
In December, Conducta Dade managed to reach out to Saldívar and began to publicly support him in his process.
On February 24, Saldívar publicly acknowledged his addiction in an interview with Conducta Dade, admitting that he had been consuming substances for "about a year and a little."
In that interview, the host expressed his desire to change: "I believe that saving oneself is the only option we have left, after hitting rock bottom, all that's left is to rise up."
In March, it was reported that the recovery process was still ongoing and made a statement regarding the crisis facing Cuba and the necessity for a change that extends far beyond the political realm.
His son, José Michael Saldívar, has been present throughout the process, expressing gratitude for the support from the Cuban community and denying rumors about fundraising: "Completely untrue, it's false, we are not raising any funds," he said last November.
Saldívar is remembered as one of the most recognized voices of the show "Disco Fiesta 98" on Radio Ciudad de La Habana during the 1990s. After leaving Cuba, he lived in Mexico and Houston before settling in Miami in 2014.
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