A Cuban woman, mother of three, was violently arrested on the morning of this Wednesday after protesting alone in the "Ángel Fría" square in the municipality of Río Cauto.
"I'm leaving when the police come to get me," the woman replied to someone who told her to get off the stage.
“Do you know why I do it? Because I have three children. Look at them, there they are”, he added, pointing to a corner.
“It’s not because I give in that they are going to convince me,” he said at another moment.
“Where is the revolution that Fidel left behind? Where is the revolution that Raúl left behind? […] There is no revolution because everything has fallen apart, and I’m not going to blame President Canel, but who am I supposed to blame?”, he questioned.
A witness who shared two videos in a local Facebook group of Revolico specified that the citizen is a resident of the town of Guamo Viejo, in the aforementioned Granma municipality.
"They came to demand a solution to the problems we are facing, and I have a mother; I am against abuse," pointed out the internet user, who requested the images to be shared.
In the video, it's seen how dozens of people witnessed the scene, but did not respond or interact with the protester, who was ultimately forcefully removed from the stage.
The woman resisted, and the enforcers pushed her, which prompted support from those present, who consistently shouted: "Let her go!" "Abusers!" and other similar phrases.
Several internet users praised the courage of this Cuban mother while lamenting that no one joined her in the protest.
"The desperation of a mother who no longer knows what to do for her children. How much abuse, for God's sake! 'Where are the brave ones? Where is an entire town suffering who couldn't defend that woman?' 'She dared to speak up because she can't take it anymore, and she had the courage that many lack,' some commented. 'How cowardly all those were who only recorded instead of defending her.'"
"They should be ashamed for treating a woman this way, especially a tired mother like everyone else in the situation we are living in"; "The whole town is desperate, and only one woman dares to express it"; "My respect goes to her, a woman braver than all those who were watching and doing nothing," were other comments.
“This is what awaits us mothers: the pain of seeing our children cry from hunger and being unable to do anything”, lamented a commenter.
"If those who shouted 'Let her go!' had truly united, no one would have been able to take her away," a Cuban finally stated.
Official reaction
In the past few hours, official sources have shared images of the scene where the incident occurred, clearly intending to clarify that the area has been cleared.
They have compulsively resorted to old activities held in that space to clarify what that platform is for.
"Beautiful images of what our Ángel Fría Culture Plaza witnessed, a place for fun and complete enjoyment.", wrote on Facebook the profile Comunicador Cultura Río Cauto.
As of the publication of this note, no details have emerged regarding what happened to this Cuban mother following her detention.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arrest of Mayelín Carrasco Álvarez in Cuba
Who is the Cuban mother detained in Ángel Fría square?
Mayelín Carrasco Álvarez is a 47-year-old Cuban mother with three children who was violently detained while protesting alone in the Ángel Fría square of Río Cauto, Granma. She demanded improvements in light of the food shortages and questioned the current state of the Cuban Revolution.
Why was Mayelín Carrasco protesting alone?
Mayelín Carrasco was protesting alone to demand improvements in living conditions and to denounce the lack of food in her hometown, Guamo Viejo. During her protest, she questioned the effectiveness of the Cuban Revolution and the management of local authorities.
How did the witnesses react to the detention of Mayelín Carrasco?
Although initially no one joined Mayelín's protest, when she was violently arrested, witnesses began shouting "Let her go!" and "Abusers!", expressing their disapproval of the use of force by the officers.
What has been the Cuban government's response to Mayelín Carrasco's protest?
The Cuban government has condemned Mayelín Carrasco's behavior as unacceptable and has tried to downplay the impact of her protest by sharing images of the empty square. Additionally, a statement has been issued criticizing her action as a disrespect to the Revolution.
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