A video filmed on Cuba's Central Highway by content creator Carlos (@carlos_yiii) has taken social media by storm due to an unusual and contentious incident.
The young man, traveling through Cuba on a motorcycle with a foreign driver's license, recorded his traffic stop for speeding, capturing the audio without revealing the officer's face.
In the clip, the officer can be heard making a statement that has sparked laughter, disbelief, and debate.
"You have no idea how that acceleration excites me, but you need to slow down, my king, because this is the Central Highway. Do you have a Cuban driver's license?" The young man confesses he does not have one but presents his valid license nonetheless.
The tone of the exchange and the use of casual expressions caught the attention of thousands, leading to reactions ranging from mockery to astonishment.
Some joked that they would happily "pay all fines" if officers spoke to them this way, while others questioned whether such language is appropriate during a police stop.
The video has reignited the conversation about professionalism and the boundaries of interaction between authorities and citizens in Cuba.
Public Reactions to Police Conduct in Cuba
What sparked the debate about police professionalism in Cuba?
The debate was sparked by a viral video in which a Cuban police officer made an unexpected comment to a motorist during a traffic stop for speeding.
How did social media users react to the video?
Many users reacted with humor and disbelief, with some joking about paying fines for such interactions, while others raised concerns about the appropriateness of the language used by the officer.