Related videos:
Cuban activist Omara Ruiz Urquiola reported this Saturday that the regime on the island confiscated several animals from her family farm in Viñales, Pinar del Río.
According to a statement posted on their Facebook page, officials from the Municipal Delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture (MINAGRI) in Viñales arrived at the property during a heavy downpour and took a female donkey and "Rita," a cow that had been born on the farm and was pregnant.
The officials told Isabel, the mother of the Ruiz Urquiola brothers, Omara and Ariel, that the animals would be transferred to a state farm for "their care."
However, Omara Isabel reported that these state farms, historically witnesses to the failures of the regime's agricultural policies, are nothing more than a reflection of the crisis that affects millions of Cubans, many of whom are forced to emigrate or resort to desperate methods to survive.
In her message, the opposition figure expressed her outrage over this theft, taking advantage of the fact that her 78-year-old mother was alone on the farm.
He said it is another act of violence against his family, especially toward his mother, who was an adult literacy teacher and has succeeded in reviving land neglected by the indifference of the Castro government.
Moreover, he highlighted the mistreatment of animals, which pose no threat and, according to his account, do no harm to anyone.
"Your hatred for our family, for every decent Cuban who, by merely existing, reminds you of what you represent, causes you to take out your rage on my mother and the little animals," said Omara in her statement.
"We are alive, that is and will be OUR FARM, those animals are OURS," he emphasized.
The family is known for its opposition to the Cuban regime and has been subjected to constant reprisals by the authorities.
Other Cuban activists like Yamilka Laffita, known on social media as Lara Crofs, condemned the incident and the abuse against the mother of the Ruiz Urquiola brothers.
The woman, nearly 80 years old, keeps the animals in perfect health and has managed to maintain the farm after her children were forced to go into exile and the regime does not allow them to return to the island, she noted.
Isabel assured that she will defend her animals, said Lara Crofs, and held the regime responsible for the safety of the elderly woman.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Seizure of Animals at the Farm of the Ruiz Urquiola Brothers
Why did the Cuban regime seize animals from the farm of the Ruiz Urquiola brothers?
The Cuban regime confiscated a female donkey and a pregnant cow from the farm of the Ruiz Urquiola brothers, alleging that they would be transferred to a state farm for "their care." However, Omara Ruiz Urquiola claims that this act is part of the ongoing reprisals of the regime against her family, known for their opposition to the Cuban system.
What implications does the seizure of animals have for the Ruiz Urquiola family?
The confiscation of the animals is seen by the Ruiz Urquiola family as an act of violence and retaliation by the Cuban regime. Omara Ruiz Urquiola emphasizes that these actions aim to punish her mother, who cares for the farm, and to deprive the family of their resources in an attempt to silence them and delegitimize their struggle against the regime.
What is the current situation of the Ruiz Urquiola brothers' farm in Cuba?
The farm is at risk of being confiscated by the Cuban regime. Despite the efforts of the mother of the Urquiola brothers to keep it productive, the Ministry of Agriculture has attempted to terminate the usufruct contract, claiming noncompliance due to Ariel Ruiz Urquiola's inability to renew the contract from abroad, as the regime does not allow him to return to the country.
How has the community and other activists reacted to the seizure of animals at the Ruiz Urquiola farm?
The community and other activists have expressed their outrage and support for the Ruiz Urquiola family. People like Yamilka Laffita, known as Lara Crofs, have publicly denounced the abuse against the brothers' mother and have held the regime accountable for the safety of the elderly woman, showing solidarity with the family's cause.
Filed under: