A Cuban user, known as @diazyeny0 on social media, recently shared a heartfelt video showcasing the newly renovated yard of her home in Caibarién, Villa Clara. This project, she explained, was made possible through the combined efforts with her husband since they emigrated to the United States 13 years ago.
“I want to start by thanking the great country that welcomed me 13 years ago, the United States, because thanks to that great nation... I have been able to achieve this,” the Cuban woman expressed at the beginning of the video, as she focused on the exterior of her home in Cuba.
The renovation is part of her long-term plan to eventually return to the island, staying true to her roots. “I know many will criticize me, they will attack me with their words because they think it's not right, but I am different, I think differently, I do not lose my roots, and I feel that although that country opened its doors to me, I am from here,” she asserted.
The images reveal a modest yet welcoming home, surrounded by lush trees, a motorcycle parked out front, and newly updated structures. The on-screen message reinforces her identity: “My little house. My home. Caibarién. Villa Clara.”
The post sparked a wave of comments with mixed opinions. Many congratulated her for her efforts and for maintaining a connection to her homeland, while others warned about the risks associated with investing in Cuba under the current regime.
“Congratulations, very well done, 100% with you,” wrote one follower. “What you do with your efforts should be of no concern to anyone,” commented another user, emphasizing the importance of individual freedom.
However, there were also criticisms. “The communists are waiting for you to finish so they can confiscate it. They'll throw a package of marijuana in your yard and claim it's yours,” one user skeptically remarked.
Despite the warnings, @diazyeny0's gesture has ignited a debate about the desire of many Cuban emigrants to maintain a bond with their native country and the emotional and political complexities this entails.
“At some point, I will return here, and I am preparing for it,” the creator concluded. At the video's end, she announced that she would soon share images of the interior of her home, inviting her followers to join her on her journey back.
Understanding the Cuban Diaspora's Connection to Home
Why did @diazyeny0 decide to renovate her home in Cuba?
She renovated her home as part of her plan to eventually return to Cuba while staying true to her cultural roots.
What were the reactions to her renovation project?
The reactions were mixed; some people praised her efforts and connection to her homeland, while others expressed concerns about the risks of investing in Cuba under the current regime.