Any news became too small on social networks in the face of the announcement of the historic restoration of relations between the United States and Cuba and the exchange of prisoners between the two countries.
The impact ranges from posts minute by minute of the media from both sides to the comments of Cubans on the island and Miami, with #Volvieron and # Cuba hashtags, among others.
Images shared on social media after the announcement of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States
The coincidence also with the day of St. Lazarus, converts Wednesday December 17 in a truly momentous day for Cubans, believers and non-believers from all over the world.
The singer Francis Del Rio posted on his Facebook profile: “Congratulations Cuba, your kids are back already. The word of a Babalao never falls to the floor, because Orula does not know everything, BUT IS NEVER WRONG “.
Other invoked directly to San Lázaro and thanked him, while others, like Laura Diaz Milan commented: “San Lazaro gets as it gets … Which one is the devotee … Obama or Raul?”.
The journalist Charly Morales, OnCuba collaborator wrote: “I cried when Raul said Gerardo, Antonio and Ramon were in Cuba … How was the first hug, the kiss delayed nearly 20 years, knowing to be at home?
Patricia Alonso Galban shared an exchange chat with her friends:
I’m listening to Obama here: I do not believe it! It is true. The Five returned!
Yes, friend, already Raul said it here in # Cuba! and believe it! They are here!!!
It’s too exciting!!Tremendous San Lazaro day! I leave my lit candles…
‘Yes, what # returned Damn it !!! ”
Facebook and Twitter show the media in action with the impact of the news on Cubans on the island, spontaneous calls for young people in the capital, the information in a Special Mesa Redonda from 4.00 pm and statements of former prisoners when they reach Cuba.
Moreover, some Cuban Americans published opposed opinions. Most young people are happy to openness, while the still reluctant émigré community insults Obama directly.
Through Facebook chat a resident in Miami who asked not to be identified, told OnCuba the largest uncertainty in what will happen to the people called “deportable”, people hiding in the US and who committed serious crimes in Cuba and what will happen to emigration from the island.
Meanwhile, profile photos of many Cuban dressed on bishop purple, the color of St. Lazarus, with the text “Todos en casa #Volvieron”.
