The Cuban entrepreneur and influencer Enileidy Amarán, known on social media as Wanderlust, sparked a storm of reactions online after revealing a comment made by TV host Raúl de Molina on her Instagram profile weeks ago.
The uproar began when Wanderlust posted a photo on Instagram, posing in front of a helicopter during her recent trip to Africa. She was dressed in a Fendi jacket, wide-brimmed hat, and black boots. Her caption read: "Chin Chin. Version 'men' intimidated by a WOMAN."
What turned this post into a viral sensation was Amarán’s decision to highlight certain comments left by Instagram users on her recent posts, including one from De Molina. The host of Univision’s El Gordo y la Flaca had commented about five weeks earlier with just two words: "New rich."
Those words were enough to unleash a torrent of responses from Wanderlust’s followers, who flooded the post with hundreds of comments, many of which garnered numerous likes.
One user expressed disbelief, writing, "I’m stunned, even Raúl de Molina fell into this. Why do people care how others live?" This comment received 33 likes.
Another comment, which gained 109 likes, was more pointed: "@rauldemolina, there’s something money can never buy, and that’s health."
A third comment, accruing 103 likes, criticized his career: "I can't believe someone as well-known on TV as @rauldemolina is trying to get attention from the marketing mom. Sir, that says a lot about you. Maybe your career is on the decline."
Some accused him outright of envy: "Everyone chose the path of envy, even @rauldemolina," with 14 likes. Others used irony: "I didn’t know @rauldemolina is rich. Oh, well! In frustrations and low self-esteem, he’s a millionaire."
The post wrapped up on Saturday with over 188,000 views, 17,600 likes, and 748 comments, illustrating the extensive reach of the discussion it incited.
Amarán, the founder of the Harmony Lux Wellness Center and a U.S. resident, boasts over 870,000 followers on Instagram and 570,000 on TikTok. Her content, which encompasses her business ventures, lifestyle, and luxury travel—such as an $8,000-per-night villa in Turks and Caicos with a private chef and butler, and a $64,000 trip to the private island of Laucala in Fiji—has made her a recurring figure in conversations about success and wealth within the Cuban expatriate community.
This isn’t the first time De Molina has been embroiled in social media controversy. Earlier this year, in April, he publicly criticized Pepe Aguilar and Christian Nodal, igniting another wave of online backlash.
Among the flurry of comments, one succinctly captured the general sentiment: "Raulito never expected the new rich to expose him. That look is from another world."
Frequently Asked Questions about the Raúl de Molina Controversy
What prompted Enileidy Amarán to criticize Raúl de Molina?
Enileidy Amarán criticized Raúl de Molina for a comment he made on her Instagram post, referring to her as "new rich," which she found envious and inappropriate.
How did social media respond to Raúl de Molina's comment?
Social media users reacted strongly to Raúl de Molina's comment, with many expressing disbelief, criticizing his motives, and accusing him of envy.
What is Enileidy Amarán known for?
Enileidy Amarán is known for her entrepreneurial ventures, her influential social media presence, and her luxurious travel experiences.