Paquito D'Rivera Confronts Che Guevara's Daughter Flying First Class to Spain: "Anyone Can Be a Communist Like That, Comrade"

Renowned Cuban musician Paquito D'Rivera had an unexpected encounter with Aleida Guevara March, daughter of the infamous revolutionary Che Guevara and a regular advocate for the Cuban regime. D'Rivera spotted her checking in for a Business Class flight on Air Europa bound for Spain. He didn't hesitate to capture the moment and share it on social media, adding a remark that quickly went viral: "Anyone can be a communist like that, comrade."

In his Facebook post, D'Rivera offered a sarcastic description of the scene: "Comrade Aleida Guevara spreading socialist doctrine, flying all over Spain in first class. 'Anyone can be a communist like that, comrade,' I told her, (but she didn't like it!)."

The photo he shared highlighted Air Europa's "Sky Priority" and "Business" counters, alongside luggage check-in and drop-off signs. In the foreground, three women are visible near the counters, one holding documents and a red suitcase.

In a comment on the same post, the saxophonist added another jab: "I should have warned her that we might charge extra for the excess rope for her Patagonian bull neck, but she was already too far, flashing her red official Cuban passport at the Air Europa employee."

Double Standards Exposed

This incident is not an isolated case. Aleida Guevara has long been criticized for the stark contrast between her egalitarian rhetoric and her actual privileges.

In late September, Guevara traveled to Brussels to defend the regime before the European Parliament at the "Cuba Yes, Blockade No" forum, organized by The Left Group, just twelve days after the EU Parliament passed a resolution with 374 votes demanding sanctions against Díaz-Canel and the release of political prisoners.

The resolution reported 1,339 political prisoners in Cuba, including 155 women and 38 minors.

Hypocrisy Amid Crisis

Last August, while Cuba was facing one of its worst energy crises—experiencing at least eight total blackouts and generation deficits exceeding 2,400 MW—Aleida Guevara was seen publicly weeping over Fidel Castro at an event.

During the same period, her statements resurfaced where she referred to private enterprise as "a small cancer within our society."

In January of this year, Cuban activists confronted her in Seville after her participation in the IV International Meeting Europe for Cuba. Activist Brayan Infante directly questioned her: "Have you mentioned that your father was a murderer, who established concentration camps for homosexuals and executed thousands of Cubans?"

D'Rivera's Long-Standing Critique

D'Rivera, who left Cuba in 1980 seeking asylum during a tour with Irakere in Spain, has spent decades criticizing the double standards of the Cuban elite. In April of this year, he summed up his stance with another pointed statement: "The same people who destroyed Cuba are not going to rebuild it."