Dr. Alexander Jesús Figueredo Izaguirre, a Cuban physician, has purchased a Mercedes-Benz less than two years after moving to the United States. The doctor shared two photos of the car, both inside and out, on his Facebook profile. He dedicated the purchase to three "idiots who think they have cars": the members of the duo Buena Fe and Ernesto Cordoví, director of the Hijas de Galicia Maternity Hospital in Havana.
"I now have my first Mercedes for leisure, the 2021 Nissan is for work," he clarified.
Dozens of netizens congratulated him, reminding him that such a feat would only be possible outside of Cuba, where doctors like him cannot even afford a motorcycle.
Figueredo Izaguirre currently resides in Houston, Texas, where he works at a clinic while studying to validate his medical degree. He fled Cuba due to harassment from the regime because of his political activism, which even led to him being barred from practicing his profession.
He arrived in the United States in July 2023, accompanied by his friend and colleague Alexander Pupo Casas, who had also become a troublesome figure for the government due to his criticisms of the Cuban healthcare system.
Alexander Figueredo's New Life in the U.S.
Here are some frequently asked questions about Dr. Alexander Figueredo's journey and achievements in the United States.
Why did Dr. Alexander Figueredo leave Cuba?
Dr. Figueredo left Cuba due to harassment from the regime because of his political activism, which led to him being barred from practicing his profession.
Where does Dr. Figueredo currently live?
He currently resides in Houston, Texas.
What is Dr. Figueredo's current occupation in the U.S.?
He works at a clinic while studying to validate his medical degree in the United States.
Who did Dr. Figueredo dedicate his Mercedes-Benz purchase to?
He dedicated the purchase to the members of the duo Buena Fe and Ernesto Cordoví, director of the Hijas de Galicia Maternity Hospital in Havana.