A Cuban residing in the United States stated that her decision to vote for the Democrats has caused conflicts and rifts with family and friends, but she asserted that she does not regret it because she believes her vote was a way to defend immigrants and families affected by immigration policies.
In a post shared on Facebook on Sunday, Lucía Pereira expressed her discomfort regarding the personal consequences of her electoral decision and defended her right to think differently from those close to her.
“My vote for the blues cost me family and friends, but I do not regret it,” he wrote.
The woman explained that she never imagined that exercising her right to vote could cause problems with people close to her, but she assured that she is willing to face those consequences rather than give up her principles.
In his message, Pereira used the expression "the blues," a reference to the U.S. Democratic Party, and explained that his choice was primarily motivated by the situation of immigrants living in the United States without regular immigration status.
I voted for my immigrant friends, for those without papers, for those who live in fear, for those who work every day seeking a better future," he expressed.
The Cuban asserted that she also thought of those who do not have the right to vote, but whose lives can be affected by the decisions of U.S. authorities.
In particular, he mentioned the mothers who suffer for their children and the minors separated from their parents, situations he presented as part of the reasons that shaped his political stance.
"I voted against the separation of families. I voted for humanity, for compassion, and for those who often do not have a voice," he stated.
For Pereira, political differences should not become a reason to sever personal ties. However, she maintained that she is also not willing to hide her opinions to gain the approval of family and friends.
"I don't need everyone to share my ideas, but I won't allow anyone to make me feel ashamed for defending them," he noted.
He also addressed some words to the family and friends who, according to his account, distanced themselves due to his political stance: "I can love them very much, but I will not change my convictions to keep their affection," he stated.
“I would rather lose friendships than lose my sensitivity to the suffering of others,” he added emphatically.
Pereira concluded his statement by reaffirming his electoral decision and indicating that he does not believe it is necessary to have the support of everyone around him.
"Yes, I voted for the blues. But above all, I voted for my friends, for the undocumented immigrants, for those who cannot vote, and for the families that deserve to stay united," he expressed.
And it concluded with another statement: “My conscience is worth more than the approval of others”.
This is not the first time Pereira has publicly responded to criticism regarding her political stance. In another Facebook post, shared two days earlier, she expressed her disapproval of the questioning she received for voting against Donald Trump.
"A todos los que me critican por haber votado en contra de Donald Trump, quiero dejarles algo bien claro: I don't need anyone's approval to have my own opinions," he wrote then.
The Cuban stated that supporting the U.S. president is a personal decision that not everyone is obligated to share.
"Just because you support Donald Trump doesn't mean I have to support him. I respect your decision and I expect the same respect for mine," she stated.
In that post, he also regretted that partisan differences might affect family and friendship relationships.
His statement ended with a reaffirmation of his stance: “I voted for the blues!”
His statements come amid early voting for the upcoming U.S. legislative elections on November 3, where immigration policies and deportations are among the issues that spark debate among Cuban-American voters.
In recent days, other Cuban women have publicly shared their electoral choices, some of which are contrary to their previous party preferences.
Recently, Lisbeth Arzola Fadragas, a Cuban affiliated with the Republican Party who had previously voted for Donald Trump, announced that this time she had voted for Democratic candidates.
Arzola explained that his decision was related to the situation of immigrants, including those who work in the United States without having managed to regularize their status.
One day later, another Cuban resident in Miami, Miriam Bidot, also identified as a Republican, publicly defended her decision to vote for the Democrats, citing reasons related to immigration, healthcare, and opposition to discrimination.
Individual positions contrast with the results of the FIU Cuba Poll 2026, which found that 68% of Cuban Americans surveyed in Miami-Dade intended to vote for Republican candidates for Congress, even though 76% opposed the deportation of Cubans without legal status and without criminal records.
The survey, conducted between September 4 and 29 with 1,004 Cuban-American adults in the county, shows that disagreement with certain immigration policies does not necessarily indicate a change in party preference among voters in that community.
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