A group of human rights activists gathered this Friday in front of the Cuban Embassy in Madrid to celebrate the35th birthday of political prisoner Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, leader of the San Isidro Movement (MSI).
Erika Guevara Rosas, director for the Americas of Amnesty International, recalled that this December 2 is the birthday of Otero, whom she defined as a defender of human rights and prisoner of conscience in Cuba.
"My colleagues and our activistsAmnesty Spain, together with human rights defenders, celebrate the life of Luis Manuel, in front of theCuban Embassy in Madrid, demanding their freedom," Guevara said.
The independent journalist was also at the demonstration in front of the Cuban embassyLuz Escobar, who showed the best way to celebrate Luis Manuel's birthday, before an institution of the regime.
"Whistles, balloons and laughter in front of the Cuban consulate in Madrid for Luis Manuel's 35th birthday. May he not spend another birthday in jail," he said.
The writerAriel Maceo Tellez He also congratulated Otero and left a message on Twitter, in which he highlighted him as an artist of international reach.
"Today is the artist's birthdayLuis Manuel Otero Alcántaraand the dictatorship has held him prisoner since the social outbreak of 11J. They imprisoned Luisma because of the fear they have of him, they know that his dissident voice resonates not only in Cuba but in the world," Maceo commented.
Herapper El FunkyHe also congratulated Luis Manuel Otero and wished him "great health, strength and early freedom."
The editorMichael Deibert He joined the messages and denounced that the Cuban activist is "held by a racist, illegitimate regime" that "has relentlessly persecuted him with the aim of destroying him."
FromAmnesty Valencia They asked for Otero's release and congratulated him on his birthday.
This week the non-governmental organizationAmnesty International started a campaign of communication to make the situation of the visual artist visible and demand that the Cuban government release him.
The MSI leader remains imprisoned for the alleged crimes of aggravated contempt, instigation to commit a crime and public disorder.He was sentenced by the Cuban regime to five years in prison for his oppositional stance.
Recently Otero was recognized among the six winners of thePrince Claus Impact Award, endowed with 50 thousand euros. The jury of the contest said of him that he is "a defender of human rights whose actions are critical of the conditions that many Cubans face."
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