And Cuban resident in HialeahFlorida, responded firmly to an NBC6 reporter who attempted to interview him in English.
During the conversation, the man, visibly confused by the language, expressed with a marked accent: “Here we speak Spanish, Hialeah only Spanish“he said smiling.
This phrase highlighted the strong presence of the Spanish-speaking community in the region, where Spanish has become a distinctive hallmark of local identity.
The Cuban, whose name was not revealed, added enthusiastically: “Hialeah is Cuban. Long live free Cuba!“In a few words, he demonstrated his cultural pride and desire for better times to come to his homeland.
This brief exchange not only reflects the linguistic dynamics of Hialeah, but also the passion and spirit of its residents.
The Cuban community, predominant in Hialeahhas deeply influenced the social and cultural fabric of the “City that Progresses”, making Spanish a language of cohesion and daily expression.
The incident has generated various reactions on social networks, where many celebrate the man’s expressiveness as a testimony of cultural diversity in the United States, while others debate linguistic integration and communication in a multicultural society.
