Former President Donald Trump's recent comments about potential mass deportations have stirred a wide array of reactions, but one in particular has captured significant attention on social media. The Cuban TikToker known as "AZÚCAR DE CUBA," famous for her comedic style, humorously addressed the impact of thousands of Cubans potentially returning to the island.
"Where will the returning Cubans go if over 500,000 have already left?" she questioned in one of her videos. With her typical sarcastic flair, she added, "If I just received my November two pounds of rice, if you all come back, they'll give me the 2025 dues in 2030. And the bread, which already looks like a tiny birthday sandwich, will look like a mini cake from Morón."
Advising those who might be deported, she suggested they "keep their sack of rice," alluding to the potential food crisis that such a mass return could trigger. However, the video concluded with a joke that had many Cubans laughing on the platform: "The worst part of coming back is not the rice, nor the bread..." she said, "oh! poor souls, the worst is they'll have to queue at Oficoda."
This comment refers to the Office of Control of Food Distribution in Cuba, where citizens must register to receive products through the ration book. The phrase has resonated among Cubans both on the island and abroad, sparking hundreds of comments and reactions regarding the economic crisis and the inadequacy of Cuba's rationing system.
Meanwhile, the TikToker continues to amuse her audience through her channel, featuring a segment called "Trump and His Absurdities." The new president's immigration policies continue to cause uncertainty among the Cuban community in the U.S., particularly for those who have yet to regularize their immigration status.
Impact of Trump's Immigration Policies on Cubans
How have Trump's deportation threats affected the Cuban community?
Trump's deportation threats have created anxiety and uncertainty within the Cuban community, leading to various reactions, including humor and critique on social media platforms.
What is the significance of the TikToker's comment about Oficoda?
The comment about Oficoda humorously highlights the bureaucratic challenges and the cumbersome process of receiving rationed food supplies in Cuba, a situation that many Cubans find frustrating.