Two Cuban residents in Brazil went viral on Instagram with a video where they offer unfiltered advice to those considering emigrating to that country, and their message strongly resonated within the Cuban community on social media.
The creators, identified as Cami (@kmyqva) and Melisa (@herreramelisa956), published the reel as a teaser for a longer video on their YouTube channel, where they explored the topic in greater detail.
The central message of the clip is direct and straightforward: there are profiles of people who simply should not venture to live in Brazil or any other country outside of Cuba.
"If you are a slacker, don't come. If you are used to not working in Cuba, don't come. If you are used to being supported, don't come. And if you are especially accustomed to not fighting for what you want, don't come," they assert in the video."
The reel has accumulated thousands of views and sparked a flood of comments among Cubans both on and off the island.
“In the end, everyone adapts to working hard or they end up in prison,” said an internet user. Another expanded on the advice: “This applies to any country outside of Cuba, not just Brazil.” A third comment added: “They have said what needed to be said.”
Humor was not lacking: "They keep me in Cuba and they keep me here," one confessed with laughter, while another proudly declared, "I want to go, I'm a good boy, hardworking and a family man."
The video is part of a growing trend of Cubans emigrating to Brazil who share honest experiences and warnings on social media, always emphasizing the need to work hard, learn Portuguese, and adapt to a work culture that is very different from the Cuban one.
Brazil has become one of the main destinations for Cuban emigration, especially since the routes to the United States began to close under the Trump administration.
In 2024, more than 22,000 Cuban asylum requests were registered in that country, and in 2025, the number surged to over 41,900, an increase of 88% compared to the previous year, according to data from the International Organization for Migration published in April 2026.
The economic deterioration in Cuba, prolonged blackouts, rampant inflation, food shortages, and political repression are some of the main drivers of this Cuban migration flow, which shows no signs of slowing down.
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