A Cuban identified on TikTok as HG Texido (@yusniertexido) posted a video last Friday announcing his permanent return to Cuba with his entire family and his dog, after selling all their furniture and belongings abroad.
In the video published on TikTok, recorded from his completely empty home, the man shows suitcases and boxes filled with luggage as evidence that the decision is final and irreversible.
"I'm going all in," he declares with evident enthusiasm, referring to the fact that his entire family is leaving with him.
The tone of the video is festive and challenging, partly aimed at those who doubted his determination: "You didn't want to believe me, but I told you I was leaving, mission accomplished, soldier."
Texido explains that he sold absolutely everything before leaving: "I sold the bedroom, the living room, the dining room, everything was sold," and he adds with practical philosophy: "What you don’t like is something that someone else needs."
One of the most striking moments in the video is when he speaks directly to his dog Firulais about what awaits them on the island: "Firulais, let's run, dance with the river, and play soccer, we're going home, soldier, happy and content."
The video closes with a message to his followers: "All that's left for me to say is see you from over there."
The post accumulated over 119,000 views, 3,514 likes, 468 comments, and 479 shares, reflecting the high level of debate these cases generate within the Cuban community on social media.
The return of Texido fits into a visible trend during 2025 and 2026: emigrated Cubans announcing their voluntary return to the island, primarily motivated by emotional exhaustion, loneliness, and the desire to reunite with their families. Although statistically in the minority compared to the mass exodus, these cases provoke mixed reactions.
Among the documented cases is that of Malena Mendoza, who returned from Costa Rica in May 2026 for the emotional well-being of her five-year-old daughter, and that of Yaniuska López, who came back from Angola in April 2026 due to frustration with the pace of life abroad.
There are also those who, despite returning, acknowledge the harshness of Cuban reality once back on the island, where the average salary amounts to about 13 dollars a month, and where there are ongoing shortages of food, prolonged blackouts, and widespread deterioration of services.
What distinguishes Texido's case from other similar testimonies is the totality of his departure: he leaves nothing behind, neither material possessions nor family, and he does so with a tone that allows for neither ambiguity nor regret.
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