Elian Gonzalez 's great uncle says he 'd be better off in the United States . The case of the telegenic boy became a flashpoint between supporters and opponents of Castro 's revolution . He says his nephew 's pro - Cuba statements in a recent interview do n't surprise him . ` ` He understands and says what they have told him , '' Delfin ##a says .
Elian Gonzalez 's great uncle says he 'd be better off in the United States . He says his nephew 's pro - Cuba statements in a recent interview do n't surprise him . ` ` He understands and says what they have told him , '' Delfin ##a says .