The reality TV star from 90 Day Fiancé, Jasmine Pineda, has recently come under fire for allegedly abandoning her children in Panama while she settled in the U.S. after the birth of her latest baby. Many fans have criticized her parenting choices, but is the backlash truly justified? Jasmine first made her debut in the fifth season of Before the 90 Days, where she formed a relationship with Gino Palazzolo, someone she met through a sugar daddy site. From the onset of their romance, Jasmine appeared to rely heavily on Gino financially, using his support to fund her extravagant lifestyle, including various cosmetic procedures, even during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic when Gino had lost his job.
The extent to which Gino contributed to Jasmine’s family finances, especially for her two sons, remains unclear. In season 10 of 90 Day Fiancé, we saw Juance, one of her boys, on screen; however, Jasmine chose to keep JC, who has special needs, off-camera, preferring to protect his privacy. She had intentions of bringing her children to the U.S. but encountered a setback when it became evident that Gino had incorrectly filled out her K-1 visa documentation, causing significant delays in their immigration process. Despite moving to the U.S. in early 2023, Jasmine’s children are still in Panama, though she claims to have gathered resources to assist with their immigration, raising questions about the practicality of these plans.
Jasmine’s Financial Struggles
Funding JC & Juance’s Education Amid Financial Strain
Jasmine’s financial situation has become a pressing concern following her separation from Gino. She has openly criticized Gino for not providing adequate financial support, especially after he began to scale back on her monetary requests, particularly when she diverted funds meant for her wedding dress towards cosmetic surgery. With Jasmine now living in Florida and no longer receiving Gino’s financial assistance, she has resorted to cost-cutting measures, even doing her own nails at home. Compounding her financial woes is the responsibility of caring for a newborn while simultaneously supporting her two other children. Given her current reliance on online platforms like Cameo and OnlyFans for income, Jasmine’s ability to provide for her family remains under scrutiny.
Jasmine’s Relationship Dynamics
Navigating Co-Parenting with Matt
Jasmine’s relationship with Matt has raised eyebrows, as she has constantly hinted that they are not in a committed relationship. Instead, Jasmine claims they will focus on co-parenting their daughter. Given her previous hesitance to introduce her children to Gino until she was certain of their future together, it’s conceivable that Jasmine is likewise reluctant to allow her sons, when they eventually arrive in America, to form a relationship with Matt, whom they do not know well.
Limited Attention for Her Children
Struggles with Childcare Support
Currently, Jasmine is exploring various avenues for additional income, including pursuing a real estate career. However, balancing her responsibilities as a new mother, her studies, and filming commitments may hinder her ability to devote time to her children, especially JC, who requires more attention. Having not seen her kids in person for two years, Jasmine has valid but challenging reasons for her situation that are too sensitive for public discourse. Nevertheless, she remains determined to prove to her fans and critics that she is making the right choices for her family’s future.
90 Day Fiancé airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC, and Jasmine’s journey has drawn significant attention and discussion on social media platforms.
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