The Cuban-American host, Alexander Otaola, responded to Congressman Carlos Giménez's initiative, which urges an investigation and potential deportation of 100 Cubans with ties to the Castro regime who currently reside in the United States, many benefiting from the humanitarian parole program. During his show, ¡Hola Ota-Ola!, broadcast on social media, Otaola applauded Giménez's action with his signature ironic style: "Good for Giménez, that dull man is gaining color," he remarked with laughter.
"Come on, Giménez, you'll see that in the end, you and I will be best friends. I can see it coming, because it's hard for you to get started, it's like your clutch is stuck, but once you accelerate, that machine runs well," Otaola joked. Known for his staunch stance against the Cuban dictatorship, the influencer noted that Giménez's report represents a significant step in the Cuban exile community's fight against the infiltration of regime enforcers into the U.S.
"That's what I like, to have the enforcers and accomplices of the dictatorship start to fear," he asserted. Otaola reminded that many of the individuals mentioned in the report have been denounced by the Cuban community in the U.S., which has long warned about the entry of former officials, agents, and enforcers from the Havana regime.
His comments reflect the growing interest and vigilance among the Cuban exile community on the issue. "We're all watching for the show to start," he said, referring to the deportation of those who have exploited the U.S. immigration system to settle in the country.
During his broadcast, Otaola made a proposal to the Cuban-American politician: "I suggest you make another visit to the Guantánamo Naval Base, but this time with representatives of the exile community, to send a clear message to the Cuban people to rise up and fight for their rights. It would be beautiful," he indicated. "Count on us for that," he emphasized.
The Shift from Criticism to Support
Otaola's position marks a shift in his discourse towards the Republican congressman. Recently, he criticized Giménez's visit to the Guantánamo Naval Base, seeing it as devoid of symbolism and political value as it excluded members of the exile community and opposition leaders.
"Giménez is like a deaf man. What a dull man! You've never seen Giménez happy, sad, depressed, or worried. You always see Giménez with the same face, like a goldfish. He conveys no emotion. It's a cold thing," Otaola commented then. However, with the presentation of the report "Cuban Enforcers in the United States of America," the influencer seems to have changed his tone, viewing the initiative as a step closer to the historical demands of the Cuban exile community.
In the document, Giménez identifies former military personnel, intelligence agents, and regime officials who, despite their history of human rights violations, have managed to settle in the United States, which, according to the congressman, poses a direct threat to national security and the country's democratic values.
"The presence of these regime operatives not only endangers our communities but also provides the Cuban regime with a base for espionage, political coercion, and illicit activities within our borders," Giménez warned in a letter sent to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Kristi Noem.
The support from media figures like Otaola could add new momentum to the pressure on federal authorities to act decisively amid a heated debate on the limits of humanitarian parole and the need to screen those arriving with a history linked to repression in Cuba.
Key Questions on Cuban Enforcers in the U.S.
What action did Carlos Giménez propose regarding Cuban enforcers in the U.S.?
Carlos Giménez proposed investigating and potentially deporting 100 Cubans with ties to the Castro regime residing in the United States.
How did Alexander Otaola react to Giménez's initiative?
Alexander Otaola praised the initiative with his typical ironic style, acknowledging it as an important step in the Cuban exile's fight against regime infiltration.
What does Otaola suggest Giménez should do next?
Otaola suggested that Giménez visit the Guantánamo Naval Base again, this time with representatives from the exile community to send a strong message to the Cuban people.