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The Cuban writer Jorge Fernández Era denounced this Friday that he was detained and beaten by a State Security officer in Havana, marking a new episode of political repression on the island.
“Back home. I was taken to the National Revolutionary Police Unit (PNR) of Zanja, which holds sad memories for me,” he wrote on his Facebook profile after being released, attaching images that show the beating he endured.
"Today's images are not a disguise. A young lieutenant colonel from State Security, supposedly named Yoán, hit me with everything and proved it abundantly for calling him cynical and fascist," wrote Fernández Era.
He did not provide further details about the incident, but he assured that he will share "the complete story" if allowed. He expressed gratitude to those who were concerned about his situation and sent messages of support.
Cuban regime represses Fernández Era for his political ideas
In April, agents of the State Security arrested this Cuban intellectual as he was about to carry out his usual civic protest in Central Park, an action he has repeated every 18th of the month for the past two years. His wife, Laideliz Herrera Laza, reported that he was intercepted at the corner of their home and taken to the Aguilera Unit.
The writer demands the end of the totalitarian regime in Cuba, respect for civil rights, and an end to violations of due process by the PNR, the Prosecutor's Office, and State Security.
The repression of critical voices remains a constant in Cuba, where authorities criminalize peaceful protest and any form of public dissent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Repression in Cuba and the Case of Jorge Fernández Era
What happened to the Cuban writer Jorge Fernández Era in Havana?
The Cuban writer Jorge Fernández Era was arrested and beaten by a State Security officer in Havana. This incident is another case of political repression on the island. After his release, he reported the assault on his Facebook profile and expressed gratitude for the support he received from those who were concerned about his situation.
Why was Jorge Fernández Era arrested?
Jorge Fernández Era has been arrested several times due to his peaceful civic protests against the Cuban regime. The writer demands the end of the totalitarian regime in Cuba and respect for civil rights. In this latest incident, he was assaulted for calling a State Security officer "cynical and fascist."
How does the international community react to cases of repression in Cuba?
The international community, including human rights organizations and public figures, often condemns the repression in Cuba and demands the release of political prisoners. They denounce the criminalization of peaceful protest and call for guarantees for freedom of expression. In the case of Fernández Era, his detention has sparked expressions of solidarity and criticism of the Cuban regime.
What other cases of political repression have been reported in Cuba recently?
In addition to Jorge Fernández Era, other activists and journalists have been detained and repressed in Cuba. Examples include Yunia Figueredo, Frank Correa, and activist Danaisi Muñoz López, who have been arrested for their work in defense of human rights and freedom of the press on the island.
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