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The Cuban singer-songwriter Willy Chirino welcomed the dissident José Daniel Ferrer this Tuesday in Miami, who was recently exiled by the Cuban regime, and described him as "one of the true heroes in the fight for Cuba's freedom."
“Eager to see you in person, give you a hug, and thank you for everything you have done and still have to do for our people,” the artist expressed in an emotional .
The post was accompanied by an image of Ferrer raising the "L" for liberty, a symbolic gesture of the Cuban opposition movement, along with Chirino's final message: “¡VCL!” (an abbreviation for “Long Live Free Cuba”).
Rosa María Payá: "A hero for all Cubans"
Chirino's message adds to the support received by Ferrer since his arrival this Monday in the United States, where he was welcomed by activists, family members, and representatives of the exile community.
The activist Rosa María Payá also described him as “a hero of all Cubans”, during a conference at the Cuban American National Foundation (FNCA) in Miami.
"He is a free man, a hero for all Cubans. This exile will be short," said Payá, denouncing the regime's violations and highlighting Ferrer's role as a witness to the abuses against political prisoners in Cuba.
First message from Ferrer in exile: “The struggle continues with renewed strength.”
This Tuesday, Ferrer published his first message from Miami on his official Facebook profile, thanking everyone who made his departure from the country possible, including the U.S. government, and reaffirming his commitment to the cause of freedom.
"The struggle continues with renewed strength. We must unite and make our fight for freedom highly effective. We must overthrow the infamous and criminal tyranny; we must save Cuba," he wrote.
Ferrer also denounced the risks faced until the last moment in Cuba and sent a message to his fellow fighters on the island, expressing his admiration and respect for them. "If we do what needs to be done, I'll be back soon, even if I return to the dungeons of tyranny, but sure of victory," he asserted.
Upon his arrival in Miami, he was honored by exile organizations with the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom, in recognition of his efforts in the struggle against communism on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions about José Daniel Ferrer’s Exile and His Arrival in Miami
Who is José Daniel Ferrer and why was he exiled from Cuba?
José Daniel Ferrer is a Cuban opposition leader and founder of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). He was exiled from Cuba due to his ongoing struggle for freedom and human rights, enduring years of imprisonment, torture, and persecution at the hands of the Cuban regime. His exile was a measure to silence his voice within Cuba.
How was José Daniel Ferrer received in Miami?
José Daniel Ferrer was welcomed in Miami as a hero by activists, family members, and members of the Cuban exile community. He was awarded the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom, in recognition of his resistance to communism and his defense of human rights. Figures such as Willy Chirino and Rosa María Payá also expressed their support and admiration for Ferrer.
What message did José Daniel Ferrer share after his arrival in the United States?
Since his arrival in the United States, José Daniel Ferrer shared a message reaffirming his commitment to the fight for Cuba's freedom. He expressed his intention to continue the struggle with renewed strength, calling for the unity of Cubans both on the island and abroad to put an end to the dictatorship in Cuba. He thanked for the support received and promised that his exile would be brief.
What role did Rosa María Payá play in supporting José Daniel Ferrer?
Rosa María Payá, a Cuban activist and member of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, has been a strong advocate for José Daniel Ferrer. She described Ferrer as a "hero for all Cubans" and highlighted his commitment to the cause of freedom in Cuba. During the press conference at the Cuban American National Foundation, Payá emphasized that this exile will be short and that Ferrer represents a renewed drive for the opposition.
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