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Rodolfo Benavides Paneque, a resident of the Camilo Cienfuegos neighborhood in Isla de la Juventud, demanded justice for his son Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo through social media. His son is serving a 20-year prison sentence for alleged drug trafficking.
The father claims that his son was framed with inconsistent evidence and points out irregularities in the case. According to Benavides Paneque, the main accused in the marijuana trafficking case, identified as Frank, fled the country before the trial, leaving his son as the scapegoat.
"My hands will not tremble until justice is achieved," she emphasized in two Facebook posts.
The father claims that those in charge of the investigation, identified as instructor Ernesto Casasayas Peña and Major Lesqui, acted under pressure to deliver results in the largest drug trafficking case recorded on the island. "My son never sold drugs, and when the events took place, he was working as a dancer in Cayo Largo del Sur," he stated.
The father also indicated that there are witnesses who could corroborate his son's alibi, including coworkers, the director of the musical group he performed with, and employees from the places where he worked. Despite this, he claims that this evidence was not taken into account during the trial.
The mother of the condemned individual submitted a petition to the Council of State last April, marked as "urgent for the president," but claims she has not received a response. The family insists they will exhaust all possible avenues to seek justice, even taking the case to the international level.
In his statement, Benavides Paneque compared the treatment of his son to international allegations of injustices in other countries, noting that he hopes for an impartial judicial system in Cuba as well. "We will not rest until it is proven that there is justice on this island," he concluded.
The family has started a campaign on social media, promising to provide updates on the case several times a week and seeking support both inside and outside of Cuba.
"They will not be able to silence an entire family that demands justice for their son," the father stated, expressing his determination to continue fighting for what he believes is a fundamental right.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justice in Cuba and Cases of Unjust Convictions
Why does Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo's father seek justice?
The father of Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo is seeking justice, as he believes his son was wrongfully implicated with inconsistent evidence in a drug trafficking case. According to the father, the real culprit fled the country before the trial, leaving his son as a scapegoat. He maintains that his son was working abroad as a dancer when the events took place.
Are there any evidence supporting the innocence of Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo?
Yes, Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo's father claims that there are witnesses who can corroborate his son's alibi, including colleagues and the director of the musical group he performed with. However, this evidence was not taken into account during the trial.
What actions have Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo's family taken to seek justice?
Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo's family has submitted a petition to the Council of State and launched a social media campaign to seek support. They are determined to bring the case to international attention if necessary.
How does the case of Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo compare to other judicial cases in Cuba?
The case of Rodolfo Benavides Lorenzo is compared to other cases in Cuba where injustices and arbitrary sentences have been reported. There are numerous examples on the island of individuals severely sentenced for crimes they did not commit or based on questionable evidence. These situations highlight the tensions between justice and politics in the country.
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