Cuba: the luxurious life of Tony, Fidel Castro’s favorite heir

The current economic and social crisis facing the island of Cuba it forces the government to implement new measures to lessen the devastation on society.

As reported by Cuban analyst Carlos alzugaray between BBC Mundo, “the pandemic crisis and Trump’s four years of sanctions have brought the economy into a situation where there is no choice but to set change in motion “.

Media reported that due to declining tourism income due to restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the island’s gross domestic product declined by 11% in 2020. Cubans have had to contend with a shortage of basic commodities and extensive supply lines in recent months.

However, the social media posts of Fidel Castro’s grandson, Antonio Tony Castro Ulloa, reveal a clear contrast between families close to power and ordinary citizens.

Tony is the son of Doctor Antonio Castro and Lisette Ulloa. He is 21 years old and his life of luxury has sparked several criticisms from some of the islanders. According to activist José Ramón Polo, member of the Cuban Youth Dialogue Table, on Radio Martí, “this [la vida de rico de los descendientes de poderosos en la isla] This is not new, it has always happened. From now on, they are no longer afraid to show what they have of their power ”.

One of his harshest criticisms was: “Socialism is the equal distribution of poverty. We are all poor except them.

Tony shared through his social networks, photos of his expensive trips to destinations like Paris and Spain. In addition, he posted photos in tourist and luxury places in Cuba. The young man was seen driving expensive cars, like a BMW with which he has been seen on tour in parts of the island.

Critics of young Castro’s power are also joined by activist Kirenia Yalit Núñez, who told Radio Martí: “Right now, with the situation in the country where there is not even flour for bread, which is the most basic thing of the Cuban population, Suddenly we see pictures of children and grandchildren of Fidel and Raúl, of Mariela (Castro) herself having dinner and living a luxurious life. It is logical to think that, precisely, the money comes out of what does not reach the ordinary population ”.

Tony also surprised by venturing into the modeling world. As stated by TVyNovelas, from Mexico, he posed for Easy Photography’s Brian Canelles camera with Cuban model Miguel Leyva.

In May 2017, it was rumored that the young man, then 19, could make her runway debut at a fashion show hosted by Chanel, which took place in the area of ​​Paseo del Prado, in Havana, the capital of the island. Although that did not happen, Tony was at the front row of the event in which the spring-summer collection was presented, by designer Karl Lagerfeld (who died in 2019).

Tony wasn’t the only grandson of dictator Fidel Castro to star in a luxury scandal he owns. Sandro Castro, another grandson of Fidel, starred in a video that spreads the word on social media. In the footage, the young man appears to be driving an ostentatious Mercedes Benz at full speed on an unoccupied road.

“You know we are simple, but every once in a while you have to take out the toys that are at home”said Castro, who also owns several nightclubs frequented by the socialite socialite Cuban.

TIME / GDA