Controversy Erupts as Cuban Influencer La Cintumbare Shares Ajiaco Recipe

Cuban influencer La Cintumbare has built a following by sharing cooking videos on social media, a content type her fans eagerly anticipate. Recently, she decided to prepare an ajiaco, claiming that a "retired bandit worth her salt" must satisfy her husband with a delicious version of the dish.

With meticulous attention, La Cintumbare crafted an ajiaco brimming with chicken, taro, sweet potato, and a variety of spices, all while sipping on a beer. "Look at this, an abundance of chicken like you wouldn't believe," she remarked, showing off a pot filled to the brim with chicken and vegetables. "And they say there's no food in Cuba," she added.

A humorous moment occurred when she began cutting a towel to make kitchen cloths, much to the astonishment of her housekeeper, who was surprised that she would use a new towel for such purposes. "A retired bandit and respectable Cuban must cut a towel or a T-shirt, anything really, otherwise you're not truly Cuban," she quipped.

Cinthya's video sparked a flurry of comments and stirred controversy, with reactions ranging from praise to criticism. Some fans expressed delight, saying, "Finally, the cooking video we missed"; "Love enters through the kitchen"; "I adore these cooking videos"; and "That looks delicious."

However, others criticized her, accusing her of mocking Cubans: "She's just mocking Cubans, especially those in Cuba, where not everyone has enough to eat"; "If there's so much food, share it with those who don't have any"; "There's food in Cuba, but not for every wallet. Check out the private markets"; "In Cuba, there is food for those with money, and sometimes not even then"; "Saying 'there's no food in Cuba' is disrespectful."

A few weeks ago, after another cooking video, La Cintumbare addressed the backlash, stating that she is not the Pope to be handing out food.