Cuban influencer Claudia Artiles fiercely responded to criticism on TikTok regarding her decision to send a fan to the son of her partner, Ultrack, who resides in Cuba, instead of using that gift for her own family on the island.
In a recent video shared on her profile, the young mother asserted that she has nothing to prove to anyone: “First of all, I am not interested in pretending to be good. I know exactly the kind of person I am. I can be good or bad.”
The content creator clarified that her own mother in Cuba is well cared for and, thanks to her success on social media, she was even able to purchase a house for her. “My family in Cuba does not experience hardship. I send my mother everything she needs. Thanks to messages like yours, I can proudly say that I bought my mom a house due to my social media work.”
Claudia explained that she chose to send a fan to the child because he is suffering from the heat and she maintains direct communication with both him and his mother. “I decided to send Ali a fan because he’s experiencing heat. I communicate with his mom and him, and if he asks for it, I'll send it.”
She also clarified that mentioning the child in the video was due to commercial requirements. “If I get something for free from TikTok Shop, I have to do the promotion as requested by the seller. It's true, I could skip mentioning it was for him, but I didn’t want to. I wanted to say it.”
The influencer acknowledged that she responds to critical comments about once a month because it generates monetizable content. “I receive good comments, but unfortunately, when I respond to positive comments, TikTok doesn’t give me visibility and I don’t earn money from it.”
Marlon's mother concluded her message by reaffirming her political stance: “Today and always, I stand for Patria y Vida, but my family does not suffer from need or hunger, and no one will stop me from sending whatever my family needs to Cuba.”
Questions About Claudia Artiles' Decisions and Actions
Why did Claudia Artiles send a fan to her partner's son in Cuba?
Claudia sent a fan to her partner's son because he was experiencing heat, and she maintains communication with him and his mother.
How does Claudia Artiles respond to criticism on TikTok?
Claudia Artiles responds to critical comments about once a month as it generates monetizable content, although she notes that positive responses do not receive as much visibility.
What is Claudia Artiles' political stance?
Claudia Artiles identifies with the Patria y Vida movement, stating that her family does not suffer from need or hunger, and she will continue to support them as needed.