SLP, Mexico.- Political activists and parliamentarians from several countries expressed their solidarity with the cause of Cuban political prisoners, as part of a campaign launched by the Cuban Democratic Directorate (DDC), which gives visibility to those who remain imprisoned for demanding their most basic rights.
In a coordinated video by the DDC, thus a score of activists and parliamentarians from several countries came together to demand the release of the Cuban prisoners and expose their unjust confinement to the world.
Paul Sfeirformer constitutional advisor, advisor to the National Congress of Chile and member of the Hemispheric Front for Freedom, expressed his unconditional support for the cause of Cuban freedom and claimed to be one of the people who daily denounce the situation experienced by Cuban political prisoners. at the hands of the Castro-Canel tyranny.
“Cuban political prisoners are not alone. We are millions accompanying and supporting them. Not one more minute on your knees,” he exclaimed in his speech.
And now #Chili It also has deputies complicit in the international terrorism of the communist dictatorship of #Cuba…#LePido2Minutos (although there are like 4…)https://t.co/rAsxwejFy8 pic.twitter.com/JR3nncpjjh
— Paul Sfeir (@PaulSfeir) July 1, 2024
For his part, René Bolio, president of the Mexican Human Rights Commission, called for greater attention and efforts to ensure that prisoners for political reasons are released from jail. “Political prisoners, especially in Cuba, need us to remember them, to support them and to press for their release.”
Keiko Fujimorifounder and president of the Peruvian party Fuerza Popular, described as “surprising” the resistance and defense of Cubans fighting for democracy in the country.
In this regard, he noted: “I will always defend democracy, I will support those who had to forcibly leave Cuba and I salute that they continue with the same impetus and with the same love defending freedom in Cuba.”
The deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica also joined the call for visibility and denunciation of the confinement in which the political prisoners of the Island remain. Eli Feinzaigwho recalled that many of the prisoners have this condition solely because they think differently.
In his speech, he noted that some suffer more than 30 years in prison and a good part are young people who have demonstrated peacefully.
“I send you a big hug and support from Costa Rica and I hope that soon we can see democracy again on the Island and that you can go out to walk the streets, be with your families and your friends living a life that in other countries.” We consider it normal,” he alleged.
Hipolito Ramirezmember of the Hemispheric Front and president of the Dominican Democratic Junta, added his message of support and empathy with each of the political prisoners in Cuban prisons.
He considered those who have come out to defend and demand the rights of Cubans “the engine that drives their family and the Cuban people.”
A report of Prisoners Defenders reported that the number of political prisoners in the country reached 1,117 in October, due to arrests linked to peaceful protests and complaints against living conditions on the Island.
After the massive blackout on October 18, citizens of Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Villa Clara and Camagüey took to the streets to demand the restoration of service and to protest against government management, which led to the arrest of several protesters who were accused of “disrespect” and “disobedience”.
