The image of the United States as a successful country full of opportunities is one that has been held in Cuba for decades, and is reinforced by the individual success stories of some of its immigrants, such as the case of the migrant Amado Caballero recently. , which has gone viral.
Through TikTok, the Cuban shared a video in which he shows the comparison that shows the radical development he has had in his lifestyle since he came to the American union, with only nine months in the country.
The video shows in pictures the change that Cuban life has had, comparing what it was like when he lived in Cuba and how it is now in the United States, even when he has just arrived, less than a year after entering the country as an immigrant.
The first photo shows the greatest contrast, with Cuba in a horse-drawn cart, while the next shows him proudly standing next to a silver Hyundai.
“60 years my car in Cuba and in 9 months my car in the USA!” wrote the Cuban to accompany the images.
The text reflects not only the feeling of change, but also the terrible difference in opportunities in the two countries, which is why the publication was so popular with Cubans, to especially those who are waiting for the opportunity to leave the Island.
The truth is, although getting an asset such as a car or a house in a North American country may be a little more complicated than what is seen, it is true that there is a significant improvement in the quality of life of the Cubans who are able to settle. abroad.
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Whether in the United States or in another country, it is an undoubted improvement that all the groceries are available, the opportunity to rent a suitable home and, even with a job, to be able to get goods that are not even on the market. Island. it is worth it despite the risks of legal or illegal immigration.
“The honest truth, my brothers have been working in Cuba for 30 years and they have nothing. I have only been in the US for 5 months and I already have everything and am sending them money. It’s worth a sacrifice”; “Here’s a car there’s a bicycle in Cuba”; “I also rode horses and within three months of arriving here I bought my first stroller. Congratulations, brother ,” some of the comments are published.
The comparison between Cuba and the US seems to be a new trend in the mentioned social network, where other users have also uploaded their videos.
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