Viral Video Shows Heated Exchange in Hialeah Store
Incident Sparks Debate Among Cubans and Venezuelans in South Florida
A viral video has been circulating on social media showing a heated argument between a Hialeah business owner and a Venezuelan couple. The incident has sparked a fierce debate among Cubans and Venezuelans in South Florida.
What Happened?
According to surveillance video from inside the Hialeah store that rents out U-Hauls, the business owner, Miguel Cedron, told a man that he needed to wait outside. The woman, Norkys Batista, responded, saying "No, he’s my husband." Batista claims she was trying to tell Cedron that her husband would pay, but Cedron refused to rent them a U-Haul at that point.
Store Owner’s Version
Cedron stated that the couple deliberately disobeyed his store’s policy, which is to only allow one person in the store due to security reasons and space constraints. He told Batista that she couldn’t stay in the store without her husband, so he refused to complete the rental.
Couple’s Account
Batista, a Venezuelan actress and model, claims that Cedron was being difficult from the beginning and made a derogatory comment about their Venezuelan nationality. She is speaking with an attorney and has already reported the incident to U-Haul.
Racial Tensions
The incident has sparked concerns about racial tensions in the community. Batista expressed her disappointment, saying, "It was against the nationality. I’m very worried that we are experiencing this in the U.S., in Chile, in Ecuador, Peru, in any country where there are Venezuelans."
Store Owner’s Threats
Cedron threatened legal action if the incident affected his business’s bottom line. He claimed that his comment about Venezuelans was not meant to be directed at all individuals with Venezuelan nationality, only those present at his business.
Conclusion
The incident has sparked a heated debate among Cubans and Venezuelans in South Florida. The situation highlights the importance of treating all customers with respect and dignity, regardless of their nationality. It also underscores the need for businesses to clearly communicate their policies and procedures to avoid misunderstandings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in the Hialeah store?
A: A heated argument broke out between a business owner and a Venezuelan couple over a U-Haul rental.
Q: What were the terms of the argument?
A: The couple claimed that the business owner was being difficult and made a derogatory comment about their Venezuelan nationality, while the business owner claimed that the couple deliberately disobeyed his store’s policy.
Q: What is the business owner’s response to the incident?
A: The business owner, Miguel Cedron, threatened legal action if the incident affected his business’s bottom line and claimed that his comment about Venezuelans was not meant to be directed at all individuals with Venezuelan nationality, only those present at his business.
Q: What is the couple’s response to the incident?
A: The couple, Norkys Batista and her husband, claim that the business owner was being difficult from the beginning and are speaking with an attorney and reporting the incident to U-Haul.
