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A new poster against the Cuban regime appeared on Tuesday in an apartment building in Santiago de Cuba.
According to independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada, the sign was painted on a wall of the multifamily building 16 in the Micro III neighborhood, in the Abel Santamaría district, known as El Salao.
Local residents took the photograph before the police arrived, who were reportedly taking fingerprints and then deleted the message around noon.
The texts, written in blue ink, said: "Freedom Now", Constitution 1940" and "Anticommunist Movement".
According to Mayeta, there were some similarities with another poster that appeared weeks earlier at the Juan Bruno Zayas Clinical Surgical Hospital in the city.
"According to this sign, no individuals are reported as detained or under investigation. However, due to the one that appeared at the Clinical Hospital, they detained a hospitalized young man known as Yasmani Vinagera (Yasmi Vinagera), with whom we still have no communication," the reporter revealed.
Less than a month ago, several critical posters against Raúl Castro appeared in the town of Dos Caminos in the San Luis municipality, located in the province of Santiago, reflecting the growing public discontent.
On that occasion, the texts, written in black pencil on the walls of what appeared to be a house, said: "Down with Raúl" and "Ping... there is hunger."
The incident, initially reported by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada, occurred in the early hours of the morning.
In Cuba, these increasingly frequent expressions of protest are often suppressed, and the authorities arrive at the scene with experts, dogs, and specialized personnel to identify those responsible and incarcerate them.
In May of last year, a court sentenced Jorge Luis Boada Valdés to nine years in prison, the alleged author of a large banner against the regime that appeared in the Santos Suárez neighborhood of Havana in January 2022.
Frequently asked questions about protests and discontent in Cuba
What messages appeared on the new poster in Santiago de Cuba?
The poster in Santiago de Cuba contained messages such as "Freedom Now," "1940 Constitution," and "Anti-Communist Movement." These slogans reflect discontent with the Cuban regime and the quest for political change.
How does the Cuban government respond to anti-government demonstrations?
The Cuban government responds to demonstrations with repression, deploying police and experts to investigate and erase messages. This includes searching for fingerprints and other evidence to identify and detain those responsible, as evidenced in several cases reported by journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada.
Why Are Protests in Cuba on the Rise?
Protests in Cuba are increasing due to the severe economic and social crisis facing the country. The shortage of food, prolonged blackouts, lack of medical care, and political repression are factors that are fueling growing discontent among the population.
What have been the consequences for the protesters in Cuba?
Protesters in Cuba face detentions and long prison sentences. An example is the case of Jorge Luis Boada Valdés, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for painting an anti-government sign. This repression aims to silence dissenting voices in the country.
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