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The Cuban State Security intensified this week interrogations, summons, transfers of political prisoners, and police operations against activists, in a context marked by new measures from the Trump administration against the regime.
The activist and former political prisoner Ángel Moya Acosta reported that this Friday he was subjected to a one hour and 15 minute interrogation at the Aguilera police unit in Havana, after responding to an official summons received the day before.
According to what he reported on his Facebook profile, the interrogation was conducted by a lieutenant colonel identified as Daniel, the second-in-command of confrontation for State Security in the capital.
Moya explained that the questions revolved around his political positions, warnings of possible criminal charges, and a subtle attempt to have him collaborate as an informant on social media.
The opposition member stated that he reiterated his goal of contributing to the release of political prisoners and the establishment of a regime of rights and freedoms in Cuba, which prompted threats of legal action for alleged instigation, omission, and even sedition.
Meanwhile, the activist Anamely Ramos reported the sudden transfer of the rapper and political prisoner Maykel Osorbo from the 5 and Medio prison to the Kilo 8 penitentiary in Pinar del Río, with no prior information given to the family.
Although State Security assured that he was "fine," Ramos demanded direct proof, such as a phone call from Osorbo himself, to confirm his condition.
Repressive operations were also reported in the east of the country. The opposition leader and national coordinator of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (Unpacu), José Daniel Ferrer, warned about a police presence in the town of Hawa, in the Mella municipality of Santiago de Cuba, where combined forces of State Security, the Revolutionary National Police, and special troops detained at least five young individuals associated with or close to the opposition organization.
Ferrer also reported prior threats against dozens of young people, whom agents allegedly warned about extreme reprisals in the event of a possible U.S. intervention.
These events contribute to a sustained repressive pattern in Havana. On Wednesday, independent journalist Yoani Sánchez was detained in broad daylight to prevent her from attending a diplomatic reception organized by the head of the U.S. mission in Cuba, Mike Hammer.
Her husband, the journalist Reinaldo Escobar, was also intercepted by agents in civilian clothes and forced to return to his home.
According to reports from activists and independent media, repressive actions have intensified amidst the hardening of Washington's policy towards the Cuban regime, which includes imposing tariffs on countries that sell oil and its derivatives to the island, as well as increased public support for civil society and political prisoners.
Opposition organizations and human rights defenders warn that the increase in interrogations, forced transfers, and police operations aims to isolate critical voices, instill fear, and prevent any social mobilization at a time of rising international pressure on Havana.
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