Cuban comedian Aleanis Jáuregui, known professionally as Cuqui La Mora, is facing professional fallout after the cancellation of two shows in Arizona and Texas.
The cancellations follow her public announcement of her affiliation with the Republican Party and her first vote as a U.S. citizen, prompting strong criticism online.
The controversy intensified late last week, leading to the cancellation of the Expo Cubaneo Arizona 2026 performance in Phoenix and a scheduled show at the La Cubanita restaurant in Odessa, Texas. While the organizers of the Arizona event provided no public explanation, the Texas venue cited commercial viability and logistical conditions as the primary drivers for their decision to cancel, explicitly denying that the comedian’s political preferences were the cause.
Speaking to Alex Otaola on the program El Mañanero this Monday, Jáuregui addressed the mounting pressure, noting that the situation has carried a professional cost. “There are always repercussions,” she stated, confirming that she has experienced a decline in her social media engagement and income metrics since the political announcements.
Despite these challenges, she remains firm in her stance, telling her audience, “I am a wall,” and emphasizing that she will not allow the controversy to dictate her career path.
The comedian reported that the organizers of the suspended shows received various threats and external pressures, which ultimately led to the withdrawals. According to CiberCuba, Jáuregui explained that the Arizona organizer had been attempting to book her for nearly a year before the recent events forced a change in plans.
She maintains that her political expression is a fundamental right, drawing a direct contrast between her current experience in the United States and the limitations on speech she observed while living in Cuba.
During the interview, Jáuregui highlighted that while some followers have left her social media platforms, she has also gained new supporters who align with her decision to speak openly. She plans to move forward with her next performance in Michigan on November 21. The organizer of that event has assured her that, despite facing similar pressures, the show will continue as planned.
