Cinthya Medrano García, widely known as La Cintumbare, made a social media comeback on Thursday, sharing her current living conditions following a turbulent period that left her off the radar, causing concern among her family and fans.
The Instagram reel, shared by the account "Solo gente bonita," depicts her in a small, nearly bare room, accompanied by Venezuelan influencer Cazorla, a Cuba resident, who has provided her with some essential appliances.
La Cintumbare recounted how she lost all her belongings to a man she refers to as "Jíbaro," with whom she had a financially strained relationship. Allegedly, he took everything she owned, leaving her to rebuild from nothing. Despite this, she remains optimistic, highlighting she now has electricity and the support of Cazorla.
"Step by step, but we're moving forward," she expressed in the reel, a mix of resignation and determination in her voice. "I've got electricity, and slowly, we'll fix things," she added, aiming to reassure her followers.
The situation's crisis began in mid-September when Cuban singer Ja Rulay issued a public warning following a video where she defended crack consumption. "Little by little, it will destroy you," he cautioned, emphasizing her responsibilities as a mother and public figure.
Shortly after, her sister Maura raised alarms as the family hadn't heard from her in two days, and her Instagram account had vanished. La Cintumbare later resurfaced on TikTok on September 21, explaining she was at "Jíbaro's" house, unable to leave due to debts, and had sold her Instagram account to settle them.
The influencer was deported from the United States to Cuba in February 2025 by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following her failure to attend an immigration hearing in October 2023, resulting in a deportation order. Months after returning to the island, she expressed intentions to return to the U.S. "in five years" as an artist.
In Thursday's reel, La Cintumbare also revealed she has released a new song available on her YouTube channel, signaling her attempt to resume her musical career. "People love to talk, I prefer to document things," she stated, indicating her plans to continue sharing her journey publicly.
"We're moving forward," she concluded, demonstrating her resolve to push through one of the toughest chapters of her life.
FAQs on La Cintumbare's Recent Challenges and Future Plans
What led to La Cintumbare's current situation?
La Cintumbare's current situation arose from her financial troubles with a man called "Jíbaro," resulting in the loss of her belongings. Additionally, her public defense of crack consumption led to criticism and increased public scrutiny.
What actions has La Cintumbare taken to recover?
La Cintumbare is rebuilding her life with support from influencer Cazorla and has resumed her musical endeavors, releasing a new song on YouTube.
Why was La Cintumbare deported from the United States?
She was deported due to her failure to attend a scheduled immigration hearing, resulting in an order for deportation in her absence.