Cuban actress Ana de Armas is finding herself at the center of a storm of criticism following news of her relationship with Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuba’s president.
This backlash has led her to limit comments on her Instagram, as many Cubans and others accuse her of betraying the very cause she once escaped.
Ana, 36, was photographed walking hand-in-hand with the 26-year-old in Madrid, a sight that quickly caught the attention of social media users.
A Controversial Romance
Manuel Anido Cuesta is the son of Lis Cuesta, the wife of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Cuba’s current president.
Díaz-Canel, handpicked by Raul Castro, has overseen severe economic struggles in Cuba and continued the oppressive Castro regime, including banning opposition parties and protests.
His leadership has been marked by human rights abuses and ongoing economic hardship for ordinary Cubans.
As the first Cuban leader in over sixty years not to bear the Castro surname, his leadership has drawn comparisons to that of his predecessors, Fidel and Raul Castro.
Public Outrage and Accusations
Ana, who left Cuba for Spain at the age of 18 in pursuit of a better life and career, is now facing harsh criticism for her relationship.
On social media, users are questioning her motives, with one person writing, “Ana de Armas left Cuba to pursue a career and life in America… just to end up dating the Cuban dictator’s son… wtf?”
Another user criticized her for dating “the stepson of the tyrant that runs the dictatorship she ran away from.”
Such comments reflect the frustration many feel about her association with a figure linked to the very regime she fled.
Anido Cuesta’s Privileged Lifestyle
Anido Cuesta, a lawyer, has been criticized for his close ties to Díaz-Canel and his lavish lifestyle abroad, while many Cubans endure extreme poverty.
The young man frequently appears at official events with his stepfather, including trips to the Vatican and the UAE.
Meanwhile, Cuba is experiencing one of the worst economic crises in its history, with widespread shortages of food and a failing power grid, causing long-lasting blackouts.
As a result, many Cubans are forced to flee the island in search of better opportunities, particularly in the United States.
A Nation in Crisis
The economic struggles in Cuba have reached new heights, with blackouts affecting millions and frustrations over inflation growing.
Gas prices have skyrocketed, further burdening a population already struggling to afford basics like eggs and chicken.
While the Cuban government blames the U.S. embargo for its problems, there is little action to address the country’s deteriorating infrastructure or transition to alternative energy sources.
Reliance on fossil fuels, and in recent years, aid from Venezuela and Russia, has only delayed the inevitable energy crisis.
What’s Next for Ana and Cuba?
As Ana de Armas faces growing scrutiny over her relationship with the Cuban dictator’s stepson, questions remain about what comes next for both her personal life and Cuba’s future.
The actress, who once symbolized hope for a better life outside Cuba, now finds herself caught between her past and the political realities of her homeland.
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