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The singer-songwriter Willy Chirino supported the opponent José Daniel Ferrer, who, after being released from prison, criticized the agreement between the Biden administration, the Vatican, and the Cuban regime that ordered the release of 553 political prisoners, as he believes that this negotiation will ultimately benefit the dictatorship.
"If there is anyone who meets all the requirements to be the leader of a free Cuba, it is this man from Palmarito, José Daniel Ferrer. God bless you, brother," commented Willy in the note from CiberCuba regarding Ferrer's statements shared on Facebook.
Ferrer was released on Thursday after three and a half years in prison. Hours later, he told the Spanish newspaper El Mundo that he felt ashamed of the agreement between the U.S. government, the Catholic Church, and the regime.
"By the terms of the statement published by the regime, it seems as if they have just been defeated in three rounds, as if they coincidentally decided to grant freedom to the 553 prisoners. If Biden and the Vatican do not refute this, they would be playing along (...). They boast that both Washington and the Pope have done their bidding. They have been disrespected," he emphasized.
Today they release 553, and in three months, they imprison five thousand more, including many of those who just got out. And then, in three years, they release 500, 200, or however many there are...", he explained to NTN24.
The leader of the Cuban Patriotic Union (UNPACU) stated that he refused to sign the parole because he is innocent of the charges brought against him. Upon learning of his new situation, he did not want to accept those conditions and demanded to remain in prison, but they forced him to leave. "They threw me out of the prison!" he emphasized.
This attitude was applauded by musician Willy Chirino, who has often demanded the release of the Cuban dissident leader from Miami.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Release of José Daniel Ferrer and the Political Situation in Cuba
Why was José Daniel Ferrer released?
José Daniel Ferrer was released as part of an agreement between the Cuban regime, the United States, and the Vatican, which resulted in the release of 553 political prisoners. However, Ferrer and other critics believe that these negotiations benefit the Cuban regime more than the prisoners.
What are José Daniel Ferrer's criticisms of the release agreement?
Ferrer has criticized the agreement, deeming it an "indecent negotiation" that, in his opinion, will ultimately benefit the dictatorship. He stated that these releases could be temporary and that the regime might imprison more people in the future.
What does Willy Chirino think of José Daniel Ferrer as a leader?
The singer-songwriter Willy Chirino expressed his support for José Daniel Ferrer, stating that he has all the qualities to be the leader of a free Cuba. Chirino has been a staunch advocate for the release of Ferrer and other Cuban political prisoners.
What conditions do released political prisoners face in Cuba?
Although they have been released, the freed political prisoners still must fulfill legal commitments and are under a monitoring regime. These conditions have been criticized by human rights organizations, which denounce the lack of complete freedom for those released.
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