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A discussion in a queue for products in the San Luis municipality of Santiago de Cuba ended in a public altercation involving prosecutor María Elba Riera Limonta and a citizen, who was initially detained and facing provisional imprisonment, until the public pressure forced the authorities to replace the sanction with a fine of 5,000 pesos, highlighting the unequal treatment between officials and ordinary citizens.
According to independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada on the social network Facebook, the detainee, identified as Anisleidis Calás, will be released upon payment.
The woman had been detained since last Saturday, after an incident in a line for products ended in a heated argument with Riera Limonta. Both were offended and, according to witnesses, similarly disrupted public order. However, the complaint filed by the official triggered a legal process that initially considered provisional imprisonment for Calás Marange.
The activist Mayeta, based in the United States, also stated that family members of the accused reported that this was a disproportionate and arbitrary procedure, especially considering that the woman had health issues and was under medical certification for a condition of anemia and a pending surgery.
The benefits of public pressure
The prison measure was upheld until the case began to gain attention. In light of the visibility, the Provincial Prosecutor's Office reviewed the case and decided to replace the prison sentence with a fine of 5,000 pesos, which will allow the accused to regain her freedom in the coming hours.
And what about the prosecutor?
Although the woman was penalized, the question of the responsibility of the prosecutor María Elba Riera Limonta remains open, as she also participated in the altercation and, according to those present, engaged in the same acts of offense and public disorder.
"The two were placed on the same level," witnesses pointed out, questioning why the law only applies to one of the parties while the other, being an official, seems exempt from any consequences.
This episode has highlighted what many Cubans denounce daily: the difference in treatment that ordinary citizens receive compared to the officials of the system. For Anisleidis' family, the release represents a relief, but they insist it is yet another example of how power tries to impose itself over justice.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Queue Fight in Santiago de Cuba
What happened in the fight in the line for products in Santiago de Cuba?
A discussion in a queue for products in the municipality of San Luis, Santiago de Cuba, ended in a public altercation involving prosecutor María Elba Riera Limonta and a citizen named Anisleidis Calás. The situation escalated when both parties exchanged insults and disrupted public order, but only Calás initially faced legal proceedings with provisional detention.
Why was Anisleidis Calás arrested?
Anisleidis Calás was detained due to an altercation with prosecutor María Elba Riera Limonta during a queue for products, which escalated into insults and a disturbance of public order. Initially, she faced provisional imprisonment, but following public pressure, this was replaced with a fine of 5,000 pesos.
What measures were taken against prosecutor María Elba Riera Limonta?
No known measures were taken against prosecutor María Elba Riera Limonta, despite her involvement in the altercation and, according to witnesses, she committed the same acts of offense and public disorder as Anisleidis Calás.
How did public pressure influence the release of Anisleidis Calás?
Public pressure was crucial for the review of Anisleidis Calás' case. Initially, she faced provisional imprisonment, but the visibility of the case prompted the Provincial Prosecutor's Office to change the penalty to a fine of 5,000 pesos, allowing her release.
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