Serious anonymous accusations against the Cuban activist Diasniurka Salcedo in the U.S.

The renowned Cuban political activist Diasniurka Salcedo, based in the United States, is currently facing a challenging situation after being targeted by anonymous accusations alleging that she and her husband have committed child abuse against their two minor children.

These accusations, which she describes as unfounded and malicious, have led to an official investigation by U.S. authorities.

A complaint that surprised the family

On the night of April 28, social workers arrived at Salcedo's home after authorities received up to three anonymous calls reporting alleged sexual abuse against the children aged three and five.

"I was certainly shocked because I never imagined that human malice could reach such extremes," the activist explained in statements to Univision, visibly affected by the situation.

The authorities have opened a formal process, although no criminal charges have been filed against her so far. The custody of the minors remains with Diasniurka and her husband.

Accusations under suspicion of political persecution

Salcedo, who has been an active voice in denouncing human rights violations in Cuba—and who also played a key role in the case of the late boy Damir—does not hesitate to attribute this campaign to an attempt to silence her activism.

"I know that State Security is behind all of this because it is a logical factor", he stated.

This would not be the first time she faces attempts at discrediting her, but it is the most painful, as it directly involves her children.

“What do you want? To see, to verify, go ahead, we need to make the children speak…”, said the activist's husband, expressing his willingness to fully cooperate with the investigation.

Reactions and support on social media

After the media explosion surrounding the case, Salcedo has used her social media to thank for the support received and reassure her followers.

“A thousand thanks to so many people for the messages. Thank you, the kids are fine as always. And remember, from every attempt to harm you, one learns, and at least for us, it makes us stronger.”, he wrote.

The activist also denounced the possible use of the legal system as a tool for defamation.

"The person behind so much evil should know that this is a country of laws. And if I have been silent, it is simply because the process is under investigation. Lying in such a serious accusation is serious. 'And we will go all the way!', he warned."

The story of their children: An act of rescue

Salcedo adopted his children in Cuba when they were just infants: the girl at three months and the boy at fourteen months.

“I know who I am and what I have done with my children, which has been to save them from relatives who even mistreated them,” he explained, referring to the challenging circumstances that surrounded the children's lives before their custody.

In the case of the boy identified as "Alex," Salcedo recounted harrowing events.

"Alex is the boy who the person who brought him into this world would put in the tank and cover him, in addition to burning him with cigarettes and other things. A boy we worked with psychologists in Cuba for everything that happened, and we have done nothing but educate him and love him as our own son," Diasniurka wrote on Facebook along with images of the minors.

According to the activist, the custody process was long and arduous.

"I fought for years for custody; the father even had to live in my house to achieve it," she recalled. She added that during her stay in Cuba, she was subject to constant visits from representatives of Education, the Prosecutor's Office, and Public Health.

In search of justice

Despite the seriousness of the accusations, Salcedo remains calm and assures that he trusts the U.S. judicial system.

"Thank you that in this country there are indeed laws, and an investigation process has been initiated in accordance with the law to uncover who tried to harm our family, especially two innocent children."

The activist not only demands justice for her family but also legal punishment for whoever anonymously made these accusations.

"The lawyers will not rest until they find out who is behind those three calls, which could have harmed our family, especially those innocent ones who have already been through enough. They have crossed all boundaries!"

With conviction and serenity, Salcedo concluded one of his messages with a firm statement: “My children are my life, and the truth always prevails over evil.”

He also promised to keep his followers informed about the progress of the case.

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