Yunior Milán, a Cuban emigrant residing in Guyana, has become a key voice for his compatriots in that country due to his personal finance advice on Facebook.
In a reel where he explains how to manage 600 dollars a month, his central message is clear: from the very first day of arrival, every immigrant must build an emergency fund.
"Since you arrive here, focus on saving your rent for the month, and having 200 dollars for food for an entire month. That's called a emergency fund, and in Cuba, we don't have a culture of doing this," says Milán in the video.
The content creator points out that the Cuban culture of "living day by day, trusting that God will provide" does not work in Guyana, where the consequences of running out of money are immediate: losing your roof and going hungry.
"A brother can help you one day, but you cannot be a burden to anyone," he warns.
How this Cuban in Guyana manages his income
Milán earns 600 dollars a month and details precisely how he allocates it: 200 dollars for rent, 120 dollars for food (about 30 per week), 60 dollars for transportation, and 100 dollars set aside for unexpected expenses.
The total of your expenses amounts to 480 dollars, leaving you with approximately 120 dollars in savings each month.
His philosophy is simple: "If you earn little, you must learn to differentiate between what you need and what you simply want, because when you are an immigrant, every dollar counts."
The video received dozens of comments. Several followers praised the young man's practical approach. "This is how you enjoy having goals in life," wrote one. Another added, "I'm going to follow you for how you explain things with heart to people."
However, not everyone agreed with the financial picture presented. Some pointed out that the budget does not account for sending remittances to family in Cuba or potential debts incurred before the trip.
"And what about what you send to your family in Cuba? I mean, you should consider that as well," pointed out a follower. Another was more direct: "I imagine you came without debts and aren't sending anything to your relatives."
There were also warnings about safety in the country: "One must be careful because they are taking the lives of Cubans there," wrote one commenter, while another described Guyana as a "very dangerous country."
Guyana has become one of the main migration destinations for Cubans. The community in the country has grown from around 800 people with legal status in 2020 to between 5,000 and 7,000 people today.
So far in 2026, there have been reports of violent deaths of Cubans in Guyana, detentions, evictions, labor exploitation, and informal contracts. In this context, Milán's call for financial education carries significant weight.
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