Title: Local Business Owner Expels Actor’s Family: Here’s What Happened
In a viral incident, Miguel Cedrón, a local business owner in Hialeah, Florida, made headlines when he expelled Venezuelan actress Norkys Batista and her family from his store. The incident, captured on security cameras, has since sparked widespread debate and μmixed reactions.
Cedrón, a Cuban-American, explained his perspective, "They tried to rent, and my policy is that only one customer can be in the store at a time due to security and space limitations. They were about four or five people." He clarified that he has many Venezuelan friends and no prejudice against Venezuelans, but "whoever acts stupidly, they’re out, regardless of their nationality."
The incident began when Cedrón asked the family, including the actress, her husband, son, and brother, to wait outside. Batista’s husband refused, leading Cedrón to eject them. "No, no, he’s my husband, he’s with me," Batista protested. Cedrón responded, "No, señora, they’re not going to rent anything, they can leave."
A video of the incident shows Cedrón repeatedly asking them to leave, culminating in him shouting, "The Venezuelan shit gets out of Hialeah. They’re all leaving here. This is my property."
The incident has since divided opinions. Some support Cedrón’s right to refuse service, while others deem his response excessive. Batista’s family has disputed Cedrón’s version of events, claiming he pushed Batista’s brother.
Cedrón, who initially didn’t know Batista was an actress, has now toyed with the idea of sending the video to Telemundo, hinting at potential repercussions for hiring her. The incident has sparked conversations about customer service, right of admission, and cultural tensions in Miami‘s diverse community.