In recent years, the activist has been the victim of the repression and harassment of the safety bodies of the Castro State.
Lima, Peru – Cuban activist Arián Cruz Álvarez, also known as Tata Poet, escaped from the island this Saturday as a result of what he denounces as the harassment of the Castro dictatorship.
“After all these years of activism, threats, beating, repression, of political persecution by the repressive organs of state security … I had to start from this land that I love so much to safeguard my life,” wrote the activist On Facebook.
Next to the text, which does not detail the final destination for its exile, Tata Poet attached a photo taken from the plane that would take it out of Cuba.
“I infinitely thank all the friends and family who accompanied me in this complex process, and I am very sorry I could not say goodbye to many loved ones that I leave there,” added Cruz Álvarez.
In 2022, after his partner was arrested for protesting during a blackout in Havana, Tata Poet became known for his complaints and demands for freedom.
That same year, Arián Cruz Álvarez was arrested with the curator Carolina Barrero and actor Daniel Triana. The trio It was arrested For the security of the State for placing themselves in front of the Popular Supreme Court of the Cuban capital, to demand the liberation of political prisoners who were being prosecuted for the massive demonstrations of July 11.
After his release, in a direct Shared by activist Daniela Red, Tata Poet explained that they had been without drinking water and without eating during the detention hours.
In recent years, the activist has continued to be a victim of repression and harassment of the safety bodies of the Castro State. ” See you soon, Cuba! ”He said goodbye to the publication.
