A Cuban living in the United States has issued a direct message to Miguel Díaz-Canel, urging him to consider the potential fallout from a mass deportation of immigrants if Donald Trump follows through on his campaign pledges. "Díaz-Canel, they're saying Trump is the villain, that he's going to deport us. If Trump doesn't need our labor force and sends us back to Cuba, if he deports 50,000 Cubans... what are you going to do with us?" questioned TikToker Yosvany del Río (@yosvanydelrio).
The video has garnered thousands of supportive comments and over 24,000 views. In his message, the Cuban-American expressed skepticism about the island's government's ability to reintegrate those who might be deported. "In what store, in what union, in what jobs will you place us?" Del Río asked, directly addressing the Cuban leader.
Social and Political Implications
Del Río also raised concerns about how the regime could manage the social and political impact of receiving individuals who have already tasted freedom outside of Cuba. "What are you going to do if Trump deports us? Are you going to imprison us all? How will you deceive those who risked their lives to experience freedom?" he continued.
With the possibility of thousands of Cubans being deported within a year, the TikToker warns that such a scenario could spell the end for the communist regime. The Díaz-Canel government lacks the resources to suppress the spirit of freedom in those who have already experienced it.
Government's Silence Amid Uncertainty
As Trump's promises create uncertainty, the regime remains silent. The impact of these potential deportations could pose a significant challenge, leaving the question hanging: Is Díaz-Canel ready to face this situation?