Ana de Armas Faces Criticism Over Relationship With Cuban Leader’s Stepson

The actress, photographed with Manuel Anido Cuesta in Madrid, is accused of aligning with Cuba’s repressive regime.

Ana de Armas, 36, has been publicly linked to Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, after photos of the couple in Madrid surfaced.
The Cuban-born actress has faced significant backlash from Cubans and Cuban Americans for dating someone closely tied to a regime criticized for human rights abuses and economic collapse.
Anido Cuesta, a lawyer and part of Díaz-Canel’s inner circle, has been seen accompanying the president on official trips, including visits to the Vatican and the UAE.
De Armas has restricted comments on her Instagram after criticism, including accusations of betraying her Cuban heritage and ignoring the struggles of her people.
The actress, who left Cuba at 18, has largely avoided political commentary on the country, despite her brother’s activism against the regime.