A Cuban woman in Miami, identified on TikTok as Lisandra Acevedo Évora, announced in a video that she has decided to return to Cuba with her daughter due to the lack of employment and opportunities in the United States. "I am going back to Cuba with my daughter, not because I want to, but because I have no alternative," she expressed in the recording shared a few hours ago on social media.
In the video posted on her TikTok account @lisandra.acevedo.evora, the woman explained that she has unsuccessfully attempted to find work and that, lacking a stable source of income and a place to live, she has been forced to make this difficult decision. "I don’t have a job, I have nothing. I'm with the girl. In Cuba, I have a home; it’s the dark island, I’m going back to the blackouts. I just hope God is with me, that I can make it, and that at some point in my life, I can return," she stated.
Acevedo also urged social media users not to be "so cruel" in their comments, stating that her situation is extremely difficult. "I am not being deported; I am leaving on my own, not because I want to, but because I have to do something. I can't be on the street with my daughter," she emphasized.
Reactions on social media: support and criticism
The news has sparked a wave of reactions, with both supportive comments and those questioning the situation. Several users offered assistance, including housing and job opportunities in various states across the U.S.
"We can help you for six months, there is work here where we live, don't go back, keep fighting," wrote a user. Another person offered accommodation in Houston: "Come to my house, we will help you find something." Another user from Texas joined in to offer support: "I don't have much, but if you want, you can come with me, I'm in Texas."
Other messages emphasized that she should accept the help and not give up: "Many people have offered you their home, their support. Don't go back, for your daughter." One user suggested moving to a different state instead of returning to Cuba: "Just by heading to northern Florida, you would have a job; most nursing homes need staff."
However, other comments were more critical, accusing her of "dramatising" the situation and rejecting the help that has been offered to her. "I don't understand, they've offered you accommodation and work, but you still insist on the same thing. Think about your daughter, at least give it a try and then decide," expressed a user.
Some even questioned their intentions: "This is pure drama; all they do is cry on TikTok. It's time to go to work." Another comment noted: "Don't get wrapped up in living off social media; this is not your place. Think about getting a job; we all have kids and we all need someone to take care of them while we work."
Prior support from Dairon Cano
In early February, this Cuban mother turned to social media to ask for help finding a job.
After that, he received a visit from the influencer Dairon Cano, known for helping Cubans in vulnerable situations in the U.S. In a video shared on his social media, Cano asked for support in finding her a job. "We are here to help Lisi. We're not asking for money, just a job so that she can get ahead with her daughter," he declared.
At that moment, Acevedo expressed his gratitude and hope of finding an opportunity that would allow him to stay in the U.S.
"If a job opportunity comes up, let's see if I can stay here," he said at that moment. However, it seems that the efforts were not enough, and now he has decided to return to Cuba.
Lisandra Acevedo is no stranger to social media. In February 2025, she sparked a debate by criticizing what she considers "discriminatory attitudes" among Latinos who manage to regularize their immigration status. At that time, she stated that "those who already have papers forget that they were in the same situation as those who do not have them today."
Additionally, on another occasion, she sparked controversy by discussing foreign women who bring their Cuban partners to other countries and then abandon them, noting that she believed this was a more common practice among men.
Now, with the announcement of his imminent return to Cuba, he has once again sparked debate, not only regarding his specific case but also about the reality of many Cubans facing difficulties in the U.S. and the options they have to move forward.
Her decision continues to be a topic of discussion on social media, with some offering support while others question her choice. "Everyone knows their own struggle; I just hope she finds the peace and stability she is seeking," commented one user. Meanwhile, others were more direct: "This country is not for everyone. If you can't handle the pressure, it's better to go back."
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