The national headquarters of the Damas de Blanco, located in the Lawton neighborhood of Havana, opened its doors this Saturday to dozens of neighbors so they could charge their electronic devices after more than 48 hours without electricity.
The organization activated its small electric generator in the morning, and as reported on Facebook by its leader, Berta Soler, they are offering the service for free to charge phones, flashlights, and fans, aiming to help residents in the area stay connected with their families.
Soler confirmed that they have been without electricity for more than 48 hours since Hurricane Rafael passed through the western part of the island last Wednesday.
This event contrasts with the situation faced by Cubans during another massive blackout just two weeks ago, when the disconnection from the National Electric Power System (SEN) caused long lines at stores like Carlos III and public buildings in search of a power source.
At that moment, citizens improvised rows of extension cords in the street to charge their devices, while social media was flooded with images of people crowded together trying to access a public outlet.
The organization Damas de Blanco is an opposition movement in Cuba that has faced repression for years.
Founded in 2003, the group is primarily made up of women who are relatives of political prisoners seeking to raise awareness about the human rights situation in the country.
Recently, Soler was violently detained by State Security after rejecting a warning from the officer known as "Felo," who threatened to imprison her if she continued her activism.
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