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The Cuban actress Zajaris Fernández criticized her fellow countrymen who, living in freedom, no longer care about what is happening on the Island.
Zajaris participated on Tuesday in the demonstration at Lafayette Square, in front of the White House, alongside numerous Cubans who came to demand that President Trump intensify his pressure on the regime.
"I am here representing all the artists who didn't have the guts to stand here, who came to this country to live and achieve what we were never allowed to achieve and to say where we come from," she expressed amid cheers and applause.
The comedian expressed that emigrated Cubans live in a great dungeon, and that many of us in other parts of the world "have a full table, but an empty soul."
Zajaris emphasized that Cubans went to Washington because they want to grow as human beings without giving up the chance to see their loved ones, and without having to leave their homeland uncertain of when they might return, or asking for permission to do so.
"Thank you, Cubans, for everything you do. Don't give up, no matter what they say, no matter what they want us to believe; we have the timbales and we have more than enough courage to see Cuba free, and we will see it," he exclaimed.
Dozens of Cubans, called by the influencer Alexander Otaola, traveled to Washington to demand freedom for Cuba and political prisoners.
Several figures from Cuban art gathered at the venue, including Los Pichy Boys, Cuqui la Mora, Sandra Pérez, Carmen Daisy, and Keelyn Durán.
"We are committed to the freedom of Cuba. How proud to see all our brothers together," expressed Los Pichy Boys on their Instagram account.
Cuquita la Mora shared several images from the protest: "I wish all exiled Cubans, both newcomers and long-timers, would prioritize the freedom of Cuba, but still, there are many of us worthy and committed Cubans to the cause," she said.
On his part, the comedian Boncó Quiñongo lashed out on social media against those who criticized him for not attending the protest.
"I don't want to be told now that if I'm not in Washington as they say, because it's the same as what happened in Cuba, where they would tell you: 'don't go to work, there's a march.' And someone from the committee would be taking notes on who went and who didn't. So, what are we doing?" Boncó questioned.
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