This week, the famous Mexican YouTuber known as Luisito Comunica is in Cuba. Since the content creator arrived on the Caribbean island, he has been able to experience firsthand the reality of the Cuban people, which prompted him to make his first video, which has generated thousands of views in a short time.
From the beginning of the video, the content creator establishes his goal of presenting the unvarnished truth: “Life in Cuba is very difficult, there's no other way to put it,” says Luisito, amazed by the precarious conditions in which the most humble Cuban society operates.
Throughout his exploration of Havana, Luisito presents a vision characterized by a lack of resources, frequent power outages, and a severely deteriorated infrastructure. He describes how obtaining gasoline has become a daily challenge and how electricity regularly disappears, to the point that many people no longer view the lack of this service as unusual. "It's more common not to have electricity than to have it," said the journalist, alluding to one of the problems facing the country under communist rule.
The connectivity situation is equally poor. Internet access and telephone coverage are scarce and of poor quality, which exacerbates daily difficulties. Furthermore, the economic system is heavily regulated by the government, which restricts the population's entrepreneurial initiative, according to the Aztec.
Despite the presence of private companies, they are smaller and face numerous obstacles to expansion, as evidenced in the account of Bacardi's departure after the revolution.
It also highlights the difference between tourist areas and residential areas. On the one hand, certain parts of downtown Havana retain a nostalgic charm with vintage cars from the 60s and 70s, while the neighborhoods on the outskirts are marked by extreme poverty.
The Mexican highlights the fact that numerous buildings are in disrepair, and some homes lack essential services such as running water or electricity, forcing residents to prepare their meals using firewood or coal.
Another problem the tourist addresses is the country's monetary situation. He comments that after the elimination of the convertible peso a few years ago, only the national currency remained, which was supposed to serve Cubans to meet their basic needs. However, the reality is utterly depressing, as Cubans are unable to afford what they need to live with dignity, since that currency is completely out of step with the black market.
This impacts both visitors and residents, who are forced to use unofficial options to exchange currencies at fairer values, resulting in considerable economic disparity.
It also refers to the food stamp system that provides essential items such as rice, bread, and sugar in limited portions. However, this mechanism does not meet all needs, and a large number of Cubans are forced to purchase items at higher prices in black markets.
One aspect that caught the YouTuber's attention was the political propaganda that, even after so many years of revolution, continues to adorn the deplorable avenues. During his walk, he saw dozens of posters depicting dictator Fidel Castro and signs with revolutionary messages, mainly in state institutions and public places.
Despite the diverse reactions to his presence, Luisito Comunica emphasizes that his intention is to reflect the truth as he experienced it, without embellishment or hyperbole. “I'm documenting what I see, and what I see is a resilient people in the midst of enormous difficulties,” Luisito stated.
