A young Cuban woman named Claudia Guevara, known online as miamisfamily, shared a video in which she claims that the security staff at Miami's Kaseya Center prevented her from bringing a Cuban flag into a Ricardo Arjona concert.
"I was trying to enter with the Cuban flag at Arjona's concert, and when they saw it was a flag, they told me I couldn't bring it in, that I had to leave it in the car. Can you believe that? I can't," Guevara states in the video, recorded at the venue's entrance.
Guevara explains her sole intention was to unfurl the flag at the right moment: "The flag doesn't say anything; it was just to open it when necessary, nothing more."
Other Attendees Face Similar Restrictions
The footage shows other Cubans facing the same restriction, also lined up at the entrance, unable to bring their flags inside. "They're going through exactly the same. You can't enter Arjona's concert with a Cuban flag," Guevara concludes.
From the video's description, it seems Guevara planned to display the national emblem during the song "Puente," where the Guatemalan singer-songwriter uses the image of a 90-mile bridge to symbolize unity between Cubans on the Island and in the diaspora.
Kaseya Center's General Policy on Flags
However, several users commented on the post clarifying that the rule isn't ideologically driven or specifically targeting the Cuban flag. It's an official policy of the Kaseya Center that bans flags, banners, and signs of any kind at all events.
"It's the Kaseya Center that doesn't allow flags inside, nothing to do with the artists," a mother commented.
Journalist Alexis Boentes was straightforward: "You can't bring in flags. No matter where they're from."
Practical Reasons Behind the Ban
Another user explained the practical reasoning behind the rule: "It's not specific to the Arjona concert; it's Kaseya's policy, just like they ban selfie sticks and signs. Imagine if someone in front of you raises a sign or flag and blocks your view. The same goes for selfie sticks, which could hit someone."
An attendee who was at the concert the previous night added nuance: "At the concert, many people had Cuban and other flags; I was there yesterday, but they're strict at the door."
Another user noted similar occurrences in other states: "In Arizona, the same thing happened—not just with Cubans, but with some people from Guatemala in front of me who couldn't bring their flag in."
Some defended the measure outright: "They're doing their job well; this isn't a protest or a rally; it's a concert."
Recent Emotional Moment at Arjona's Concert
The incident follows a recent emotional moment during Arjona's Houston concert on March 26, where he improvised a segment of "Puente (Caribe)" upon seeing the venue filled with Cuban flags.
"There are so many Cuban flags that I'll sing at least a small part," the artist said before performing the song, prompting shouts of "Freedom!" and tears among the crowd.
Arjona's four sold-out shows at the Kaseya Center in Miami are part of his "Lo que el seco no dijo" tour, associated with the SECO album (2025). The final show is scheduled for Monday, April 6.
The artist has been touring over 30 U.S. cities since January 30.
FAQs about Kaseya Center's Flag Policy and Arjona's Concert
Why were Cuban flags not allowed at the concert?
The Kaseya Center has a policy that prohibits flags, banners, and signs at all events, not specifically targeting Cuban flags.
Was this policy specific to the Ricardo Arjona concert?
No, the policy applies to all events at Kaseya Center and is not specific to any particular artist or concert.
Have there been similar incidents at other venues?
Yes, similar incidents have occurred at other venues, including at a concert in Arizona where flags were also not permitted.