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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Monday the detention of a Cuban citizen who lied upon entering the country about his ties to the regime.
A post on X from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unit in Miami identified the detainee as Daniel Morejón García, 57 years old.
Morejón García was arrested last Friday at his home in Miami "following an investigation conducted by the National Security Investigations of ICE."
“The investigation focused on fraudulent statements allegedly made upon entering the country. Morejón García did not disclose his affiliation with the Communist Party of Cuba,” stated the publication.
A statement released by ICE specified that “during the investigation, law enforcement agents obtained official documents from the Cuban government and information from reliable sources indicating that Morejón García had not disclosed his affiliations.”
"She allegedly omitted being a member of the Communist Party of Cuba and an agent of the Ministry of the Interior of Cuba in her immigration applications," added the entity.
The FBI and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) collaborated in the arrest.
According to the press release, Morejón García also allegedly served as president of the National Defense Council in the Artemisa region of Cuba and was a member of the Rapid Response Brigades.
"These groups, composed of civilians trained and organized by the government, are designed to assist authorities during incidents of social unrest, protests, or riots," the press release stated.
“The authorities allege that Morejón García was activated by the Cuban government during the protests across the island on July 11, 2021. In that role, there was evidence that Morejón García attacked protesters as part of his duties,” concluded the official source.
Daniel Morejón is listed among repressors
The Cuban Daniel Morejón García appears on the online list of perpetrators for crimes against humanity.
He is facing accusations of beatings and physical abuse, as well as advising and participating in repressive acts.
It is directly linked to the arrest of three 11J protesters who are serving years in prison.
"Daniel Morejón García is accused, as seen in a video of the events, of getting off his motorcycle and assaulting Armando Martínez Luis on July 11, 2021, in Las Cañas, Artemisa, for advocating freedom in the streets. After responding to the assault in defense of Martínez Luis, who was sentenced to 8 years in prison, Rolando González Arévalo and Richael Cantún Morales were also arrested that day and later sentenced to 6 and 7 years in prison, respectively," his online profile describes.
The three detainees went to trial on October 19, 2021, and are serving their sentence in the Guanajay prison.
The online profile of the repressor specifies that the complainant indicated that Morejón García, who was the director of the Las Cañas feed factory, a member of the Communist Party of Cuba, and a collaborator or officer of State Security, was living in the house of his daughter, Dhayma Morejón, in Miami.
Another whistleblower from Morejón in Artemisa claimed that he is a State Security agent who was armed and that he "was the administrator of Almacenes Universales, a branch of the military business group GAESA that determines which Cubans can work or not with foreign companies established in the Special Development Zone of Mariel."
Eight months ago, the exiled activist Diasniurka Salcedo Verdecia had already warned about the presence of the repressor in the United States.
Morejón García remains in ICE custody while awaiting his deportation from the United States.
ICE urges the public to report any information regarding alleged human rights violators traveling to or entering the U.S. by calling their tip line at 866-DHS-2423 (866-347-2434) or by completing the online reporting form. Individuals can call anonymously.
In March, former member of Cuban Intelligence Tomás Emilio Hernández Cruz, 71 years old, was arrested. He was taken into custody for allegedly obtaining his permanent residency in the U.S. fraudulently.
In an even more recent case, last weekend Juana Orquídea Acanda Rodríguez was deported to Cuba, a 62-year-old former Cuban judge who was honored on national television less than a year and a half ago for her "loyalty to the revolution."
Acanda Rodríguez was accused of entering the country while concealing her active membership in the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arrest of Daniel Morejón García in Miami
Why was Daniel Morejón García arrested in Miami?
Daniel Morejón García was arrested for lying about his connections to the Cuban regime when he entered the United States. He did not disclose his affiliation with the Communist Party of Cuba and his role as an agent of the Cuban Ministry of the Interior, which constitutes fraudulent statements in his immigration process.
What is Daniel Morejón García's past in Cuba?
In Cuba, Daniel Morejón García was the president of the National Defense Council in the Artemisa region and a member of the Rapid Response Brigades, groups organized by the government to suppress protests. He is accused of assaulting demonstrators during the protests on July 11, 2021.
What measures are being taken against the Cuban repressors in the United States?
The U.S. government is intensifying efforts to identify and deport Cuban repressors who enter the country concealing their affiliation with the Cuban regime. ICE urges the public to report any information about human rights violators who are on U.S. soil.
What legal process is Daniel Morejón García facing after his arrest?
Daniel Morejón García remains in ICE custody as he awaits his deportation from the United States. Investigations have uncovered compelling evidence of his involvement in repressive activities in Cuba.
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