The Cuban influencer Amanda Camaraza published a reel on Instagram this Friday to respond to the wave of criticisms and insults she received after her intention to buy a gold watch with a budget of 10,000 dollars became known.
The controversy began when Amanda visited CRM Jewelers, a Cuban-American family-owned jewelry store in Downtown Miami, and the video of that visit went viral. Amanda went to buy a gold watch and what followed was a wave of attacks on social media because she decided that her budget for the watch would not exceed that amount.
"I just found out that I'm a miserable bitch, that I'm a show-off, that I'm a speculator, that I want to appear more than I actually have," Amanda said at the beginning of the video, summarizing the comments she received in the last 24 hours.
The content creator explained that she has no knowledge about watches, brands, or prices, and that she simply wanted a gold piece for daily wear. "I went to a jewelry store that is super viral on social media and talks a lot about watches and such," she clarified.
Regarding the budget, she was straightforward: "It's a watch I want for everyday use; it's a watch that's going to get scratched... I want a golden watch, and that's it. A good watch that will last me a long time."
Amanda defended her right to spend that money by pointing out that she first covers all her responsibilities. "For me, it's hours and hours and hours of hard work. After meeting all the basic needs of my life, like food, a roof over my head, a car to get around, the health of my son and my entire family, and the well-being of everyone around me, I can afford certain luxuries because I work very hard to live a nice, dignified life," she affirmed.
The influencer also pointed out a behavioral pattern that she notices in part of the Cuban community on social media. "What controversy can you bring up? No, Cubans have to find problems, gossip, controversy, and malice in everything. That's just how we are. Well, no, that's how they are, because I don't include myself," she said. This is not the first time that Amanda Camaraza addresses the behavior of Cubans on social media.
The video generated a massive wave of support. "You are a very hardworking girl, and you don't have to explain yourself to anyone who sees you differently; that has a lot to do with who thinks of you that way / keep moving forward"; "That is what Fidel created, envy and social resentment among Cubans," commented some internet users.
Amanda closed the video with a reflection: "Money does not define you as a person. What you do, how you feel, how you express yourself, how you treat others, is truly what matters."
"Here, everyone ends up in the same hole, whether you have more or less. We all go to the same place," Amanda concluded, in what was her final message to those who attacked her.
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