The influencer known as El Creador Cubano released an emotional video on TikTok this Thursday, tearfully calling for urgent change in Cuba. He lamented that "people are dying of hunger" and pleaded for the return of "his Cuba."
The 51-second clip, shared with the message "My Cuba needs urgent change before it's too late. People can't take it anymore," quickly went viral, amassing over 81,300 views, 8,799 likes, and 476 shares on TikTok.
On Facebook, the same video garnered more than 622,000 views, 47,661 likes, and 4,034 comments, becoming a viral sensation among the Cuban diaspora.
Heartfelt Plea for Change
"Realize what you are doing to this country. It pains me deeply what my people are going through. Fix this, my friends, people are starving, people are in need," the content creator says with a broken voice.
The video concludes with a heart-wrenching plea: "It breaks my heart. Give me back what I had, give me back my Cuba, give me back to my Cuba."
Viral Movement Among Cubans
El Creador Cubano, renowned for his videos depicting everyday life in Cuba and street interviews highlighting the reality of the average Cuban, arrived in Miami on January 22, 2026, and has since been creating content from South Florida.
His message is part of a wave of viral videos where Cubans—both on the island and in exile—express desperation over the humanitarian crisis gripping the country.
According to the Cuban Observatory for Human Rights, 80% of Cubans view the current crisis as worse than the Special Period of the 1990s, with 89% living in extreme poverty and 72% identifying food as their main concern.
Dire Humanitarian Conditions
Seven out of ten Cubans skip at least one meal daily, a figure that rises to eight out of ten among those over 61 years old.
A report from the Food Monitor Program, published on April 15, revealed that at least five provinces—Havana, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Guantánamo, and Santiago de Cuba—are experiencing extreme food insecurity.
The energy deficit reached 1,885 megawatts in March 2026, causing blackouts lasting up to 25 hours daily, while the GDP has declined by 12.3% since 2021, with a further contraction of 7.2% projected for this year.
The Díaz-Canel regime introduced the so-called "Zero Option" in February, a contingency plan promising seven pounds of rice per person monthly, a promise yet to be fulfilled.
Growing Desire to Emigrate
Among the recent viral cases is a grandmother denouncing the dictatorship and appealing for help from foreign leaders, a mother in Cárdenas with five children pleading for food, and a man from the ruins of his burned-down home in Havana begging for intervention.
According to the Cuban Observatory for Human Rights, 78% of Cubans wish to emigrate, a statistic that illustrates the immense exhaustion of a population that has endured the consequences of 67 years of communist dictatorship.
Understanding Cuba's Crisis
What is causing the humanitarian crisis in Cuba?
The humanitarian crisis in Cuba is largely attributed to the ongoing communist regime, economic decline, food insecurity, and energy deficits, leading to widespread poverty and desperation.
How are Cubans expressing their desperation?
Cubans are using social media platforms to share emotional and viral videos that highlight the severe conditions and express their urgent need for change.
What is the "Zero Option" plan?
The "Zero Option" is a contingency plan introduced by the Díaz-Canel government, promising seven pounds of rice per person monthly, a promise that has not been fulfilled.