As a result, most educational systems have since replaced Panfilo with more inclusive, multicultural reading series. However, many educators argue that the structure of Panfilo’s world—gradual phonics, relatable scenarios, emotional safety—remains a gold standard for early literacy.

The character operates on a logic that makes perfect sense to him but baffles those around him. Whether he is trying to fix a leaky pipe with duct tape and prayer, or attempting to understand modern dating apps, Pánfilo’s struggles resonate because they are universal. He represents the "culture of the workaround"—the Mexican ingenuity of apáñatelas como puedas (make do with what you have).

22 Aug 2016 — Luis Silva satirises everyday life in Cuba through his popular comic persona – an old man called Panfilo. Al Jazeera My Cuba -Luis Silva: Being Panfilo