Jeffry Ulloa, a Honduran digital creator based in Miami, has released a video aimed at the Cuban community in South Florida, criticizing the behavior some Cubans have displayed towards undocumented immigrants from other nations.
Ulloa, whose Facebook profile identifies Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as his birthplace and Miami as his current home, pointed out that the immigration policies under the Trump administration are impacting Cuban nationals as well.
In the video, Ulloa, who spent 15 years as an undocumented immigrant before gaining legal status in the United States, opens with a message to Cubans: “Folks, folks, every coin has two sides, and this time it’s the Cubans’ turn just like it was for us.”
He accused some Cubans in Miami of adopting a superior attitude towards undocumented immigrants from other countries: “Many Cubans here in Miami always believed they were untouchable, immortal, and looked down on us. They said to kick us out, to throw us out of the country.”
Ulloa's main criticism was directed at the support Miami Cubans showed for Donald Trump and his immigration policies: “They hoped Trump would win. Cubans here almost fought with us to defend Trump. Because they wanted this to happen. Now, deal with it!”
The Honduran mentioned that last Saturday, a “bunch of Cubans” were caught in raids, and according to unverified rumors, those who cannot be sent back to Cuba might be relocated to South Africa.
“I’m not saying I’m happy about what’s happening to them, because on Saturday they took a lot of Cubans, and supposedly, those who can’t be sent to Cuba will be sent to South Africa, though I don’t know if it’s true,” he remarked.
What is confirmed is that the U.S. deported 127 Cubans in a single operation on August 21, bringing the total number of returns to Cuba in 2026 to 882 individuals.
On that same day, the first flight of deportees arrived in Liberia as part of an agreement to accept up to 1,200 migrants including Cubans.
The situation has worsened, with a deported Cuban ending up detained in Equatorial Guinea without documents or legal help, and another stranded in Bangui, Central African Republic, unable to move freely.
Ulloa also warned those with legal papers that they aren't entirely safe: “Even those with documents have some family members without them, and they’ll feel it too.”
This sentiment isn't new. Since late 2025, Mexican tiktokers have been posting videos criticizing Cubans for their support of Trump and their stance on undocumented immigrants, a tension rooted in the historical privileges the Cuban Adjustment Act provided to island migrants over other Latin Americans.
Approximately two-thirds of Cuban voters in Florida supported Trump in the 2024 elections.
The video concluded with a poignant message encapsulating its overall tone: “Karma has arrived, and it’s your turn too. You’re no longer untouchable. Bye.”
Impact of Immigration Policies on Cuban Nationals
How are Trump's immigration policies affecting Cubans in Miami?
Trump's immigration policies are leading to increased deportations and raids affecting the Cuban community in Miami, despite their historic support for him.
What has been the reaction of the Cuban community to these policies?
There's a sense of betrayal and shock among some Cubans in Miami as they face the consequences of immigration policies they once supported.
Why did Ulloa criticize the Cuban community's attitude towards other immigrants?
Ulloa criticized the perceived superiority and lack of empathy some Cubans displayed towards undocumented immigrants from other countries.