Cuban in the U.S. criticizes those who forgot how they arrived

A Cuban woman identified on social media as @lisandra.acevedo.evora, sparked a debate with her post criticizing what she considers discriminatory behavior among Latino immigrants. In her comments, she stated: “There are no people more racist than Latinos. Those who already have papers forget that they were in the same situation as those who today do not have them.”

The Cuban woman stressed that a significant number of people who support stricter immigration policies often overlook their own history as immigrants. “Those Latinos are the first ones who are in favor of everything that is happening. And excuse me, but there are no people more racist than Latinos, Latinos who are migrants too. Because, how did they get here? It is migration too.”

He also urged people to remember their roots and the situations that led many to leave their homeland. This nation has welcomed us, many have been able to obtain legal residency, but we must always keep in mind our origins, the path we have taken and the reasons that led us to do so, he emphasized, clarifying that his message aims to enlighten migrants who have managed to obtain legal status in the United States.

In the comments there are numerous reactions from users, some in favor and others who disagree: “Once they have papers, they forget that even if they have them, they will always be migrants. It's a shame, really”; “I arrived with legal documents, but you can't put everyone in the same category”; “We're not all like that, but it's a sad reality”; “We can't judge everyone by the actions of a few.”

@lisandra.acevedo.evora #TikTok#EE.USA#Cubans# #Latinos around the world#TikTok#Foryoueeeeeeeeeeee#EE.USA#TikTok#Foryoueeeeeeeeeeee ♬ original sound – [LISI]&[Betty]

The topic of racism has been discussed in Latino communities in the United States on multiple occasions. Scholars and human rights advocates have highlighted how variations in origin, immigration status, and pigmentation create conflicts among immigrants.

According to the creator of this video: “Many people say: no, I came here legally. Ok, I also have status in this country, but I am Cuban. This is not our country and one cannot forget where one came from.”