In a highly emotional moment, a young Cuban woman made headlines during her visit to the Wax Museum in New York when she came face-to-face with the wax figure of the late dictator, Fidel Castro. Unable to contain her anger, social media user @yanisermanresa recorded her encounter with the man she blames for "ruining her life," a moment that quickly went viral across social media platforms.
In the video, she candidly expresses what many Cubans feel after enduring years of economic and social hardship: "This is my moment. Face to Face. Petrolero, chancletero, it's because of you that I'm here, struggling to make ends meet, paying the highest price."
Social media was abuzz with reactions, filled with humor and empathy for the young woman's plight. Some users chimed in with comments like: "I thought she was going to slap him," "She held back and was polite," and "You should've slapped him! I'd pay for the repair!"
Her museum tour didn't end there. After venting her frustration at Castro's statue, she approached the sculpture of Donald Trump and, with a more pleading tone, requested assistance with her situation in the United States: "Papi, I'm i-220A with a cutoff date, please, perform a miracle for this girl and grant me parole. Remove the court date, give me residency so I can become a citizen."
The video continues to gain views and comments, serving as a poignant reflection of the sentiments shared by a segment of the Cuban diaspora.
What would you have said to the wax statues?
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Why did the young woman express anger at Fidel Castro's statue?
The young woman expressed anger at Fidel Castro's statue because she holds him responsible for the economic and social hardships she and many other Cubans have faced.
How did social media react to the video?
Social media reacted with humor and empathy, with users expressing understanding and making light-hearted comments about the situation.
What did the woman request from Donald Trump's statue?
She requested assistance with her immigration status, asking for parole, the removal of her court date, and residency to become a U.S. citizen.