Jade de la Caridad, daughter of Cuban activist, rapper, and political prisoner Maykel "Osorbo" Castillo, successfully left Cuba with her mother and is on her way to lands of freedom.
The Cuban rapper El Funky shared the news on his Facebook account. The release of the girl and her mother is a relief for many who have been closely following the case of Osorbo, who has been imprisoned on the island since May 2021.
Last year, Jade touched the hearts of many Cubans by addressing the members of the Summit of the Americas in an emotional video, seeking assistance for her father's release.
"I am reaching out to you, even though I don't know you. I want to talk to you about my dad, who is imprisoned just for singing a song," the girl said in her message. "He hasn't done anything wrong, please, can you help me set him free? I love him so much and I miss him, please," she added, placing her hands over her heart.
Maykel Osorbo, known for his involvement in the song "Patria y Vida," has become a symbol of resistance and the fight against the Cuban regime.
He is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence on alleged charges of assault and public disorder, following a trial that many consider to be retaliation for his activism.
The news of Jade and her mother's escape from the grips of the regime provides a glimmer of hope and strengthens the resolve of those who continue to advocate for the freedom of political prisoners in Cuba.
International organizations and Osorbo's colleagues continue to demand his immediate and unconditional release, and this new development will invigorate their efforts.
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