El Gussi Observes Signs of Change in Miami Elections, Warns of Cuban Caudillismo

In a conversation with journalist Tania Costa, Cuban comedian and influencer Jorge Miyar offered his insights on the recent elections in Miami and across the United States. He views these elections as a political barometer with potential implications for the Cuban community and, in the long run, for Cuba's future.

When asked about the possibility of change within the Cuban community by the 2026 elections, El Gussi admitted he doesn't have a definitive answer. However, he emphasized that recent developments are significant. Specifically, he referred to the recent municipal elections in Miami, which, in his opinion, send a "very strong" political message about the electorate's mood.

Expanding his analysis to a national level, the Cuban creator noted that special elections occurring in various parts of the country reveal a Republican Party facing serious challenges. "They are in big trouble, in very big trouble, and they know it," he stated, highlighting a clear distinction between the country's general trends and the specific political behavior of the Cuban community in South Florida.

For El Gussi, this difference has deep roots. He believes that the Cuban community carries a short historical memory and a strong element of caudillismo. "We have an innate caudillismo in our genetic code, an incurable caudillismo," he declared, clarifying that this is not a trait of all Cubans but is widespread enough to influence voting and the understanding of politics.

In one of the interview's most poignant moments, the comedian expressed his pain at seeing how some Cubans have shifted from uncritically following Fidel Castro to supporting political leaders in the United States with the same unwavering loyalty, regardless of their actions or statements. For him, this pattern of blind allegiance is a repetition of past mistakes.

According to El Gussi, this continuity in political dynamics is one of the reasons he is pessimistic about the island's future. "That really gives me very little hope for Cuba's future," he concluded, making it clear that while he observes signs of change in the United States, the lack of self-criticism and the persistence of caudillismo within the Cuban community remain serious obstacles to envisioning a different Cuba.