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The Cuban opposition figure Martha Beatriz Roque, an economist and critic of the island's government, was transferred this Monday out of the intensive care unit of the "Hermanos Ameijeiras" Hospital in Havana, after showing improvement in her health condition.
"The condition of Martha went from critical to being reported as serious with a favorable outlook," said a companion of the activist to the independent media CubaNet.
According to the medical assessment of Dr. Luis Ochoa, head of the department and a cardiology specialist, which was echoed by the opposition figure and former political prisoner Ángel Moya Acosta, Roque was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in a conscious state, oriented, with clinical and hemodynamic stability, and also had control of her blood pressure.
Currently, he is receiving treatment with antibiotics due to bronchopneumonia, as well as insulin for the management of his diabetes. His meals are provided both by the hospital and by family and friends.
The opposition member is in a single room on the 19-A floor of the hospital, accompanied by a trusted person, but without the right to family or friend visits.
Among the individuals who have been present during her recovery process is Berta Soler Fernández, leader of the dissident movement Ladies in White.
Sources close to the activist have reported that her recovery is taking place under a heavy operation by State Security, with the presence of agents inside and outside the hospital, in coordination with the National Police.
According to reports, his room was prepared before being transferred from intensive care and access to his hospitalization area is under strict control.
Martha Beatriz Roque is recognized for her strong opposition to the Cuban regime and her activism in defense of human rights on the island.
In 1997, alongside Vladimiro Roca, Félix Bonne, and René Gómez Manzano, Roque co-authored the document "La Patria es de Todos," which criticized the human rights situation in Cuba and advocated for political and economic reforms. This action led to her arrest and subsequent conviction for sedition, and she was released in 2002 after serving nearly her entire sentence.
During the Black Spring of 2003, she was arrested again along with 74 other dissidents in a wave of repression against the opposition. In a summary trial, she was sentenced to 20 years in prison for "acts against the independence or territorial integrity of the State." Due to her delicate health condition, exacerbated by issues such as diabetes and kidney failure, she was released early in 2004.
In 2005, she founded the Assembly to Promote Civil Society in Cuba, an organization that aims to encourage citizen participation and promote democratic changes in the country. Over the years, she has faced multiple arrests and harassment by Cuban authorities due to her activism.
At the beginning of February this year, Roque, 78 years old, was admitted due to complications arising from her diabetes and severe kidney failure. Her condition was reported as serious but stable, presenting bacterial bronchopneumonia and significant neurological impairment.
The international community has expressed its solidarity with Roque. The United States Embassy in Cuba emphasized its role as a defender of human rights and its unwavering fight for fundamental freedoms.
Frequently asked questions about Martha Beatriz Roque and her current situation
What is the current health status of Martha Beatriz Roque?
Martha Beatriz Roque has shown improvement in her health condition and has been moved out of the intensive care unit of the "Hermanos Ameijeiras" Hospital in Havana. She is currently reported to be in stable condition with a favorable assessment.
Why is Martha Beatriz Roque an emblematic figure of the Cuban dissidence?
Martha Beatriz Roque is recognized for her strong opposition to the Cuban regime and her activism in defense of human rights. She was the only woman imprisoned during the Black Spring of 2003, when the Cuban regime repressed 75 dissidents. She has faced multiple arrests and harassment due to her activism.
What security measures are in place for Martha Beatriz Roque at the hospital?
Martha Beatriz Roque's recovery in the hospital is taking place under a strong operation by State Security, with the presence of agents inside and outside the hospital, in conjunction with the National Police. There is strict control over access to her hospitalization area.
What health complications does Martha Beatriz Roque face?
Martha Beatriz Roque is facing complications arising from her diabetes and severe renal failure, in addition to bacterial bronchopneumonia. She is receiving treatment with antibiotics and insulin to manage these conditions.
How has the international community reacted to the situation of Martha Beatriz Roque?
The international community has expressed its solidarity with Martha Beatriz Roque. The United States Embassy in Cuba has highlighted her role as a human rights defender and her unwavering fight for fundamental freedoms on the island.
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