Famed Cuban barber Dorian Carbonell attempted a cheeky prank on Alejandro Cuervo in Miami by humorously trying to pay for a purchase with an MLC card, which unsurprisingly, was declined. The Cuban actor played along, trying to swipe the card through every available machine as the cashier, seemingly also Cuban, laughed and said, "That's not going to work."
Amused by his own joke, Dorian quipped, "Hey, stop disrespecting the MLC card, girl," while Alejandro showcased the card's worn condition to the camera, adding, "And what's with this nylon? This wouldn't even happen in Cuba, look at this."
While some of Dorian's followers chuckled at the friends' antics, familiar with Dorian's recurring MLC card prank in other countries, not everyone was amused. Criticism swiftly followed.
Comments flooded in: "And what is he doing here?"; "Get out of Miami"; "How can we laugh at these freeloading communists?"; "Why didn't he mock like this in Havana, right in the communists' faces?"; "Communist clowns"; "So many women and children have been deported, yet these people are here, all double-faced"; "People come here to mock us, I really don't understand"; "They're just here to buy trinkets for Canel. Might as well get a fake Gucci bag for Machi"; "They're always up to the same tricks, should've mocked here, not there," some users commented.
Since Alejandro Cuervo's arrival in Miami was announced, the controversy has surged. Many label him a communist supporter of the dictatorship and question how he entered the United States amid such a challenging climate for migrants and with numerous deportation threats looming.
Controversy Surrounding Alejandro Cuervo's Miami Visit
Why did Alejandro Cuervo's MLC card prank in Miami spark controversy?
The prank sparked controversy because many perceive Alejandro Cuervo as a supporter of the Cuban communist regime, and his presence in Miami, a city with a large Cuban exile community, is seen as insensitive.
What is an MLC card?
An MLC (Moneda Libremente Convertible) card is a type of currency card used in Cuba that allows purchases in foreign currencies, typically only accepted in government-approved stores.
How have people reacted to Alejandro Cuervo's presence in Miami?
Many have reacted negatively, questioning his motives and expressing anger over his perceived support of the Cuban government, especially in a city like Miami, which is home to many who oppose the Cuban regime.