Posters of Cuba Primero create a stir in Havana and Mayabeque



Billboard on the Malecón in HavanaPhoto © Facebook / Armando Labrador Cuba Primero

A wave of posters and graffiti mentioning Donald Trump began circulating on social media from Havana and San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque.

Images and videos shared by Armando Labrador from the platform Cuba Primero show messages placed in visible spots such as the Malecón.

On the Malecón wall, a sign can be seen with the slogans "Long Live Trump, Cuba First," attributed to activists from this platform.

Armando Labrador himself wrote: "The people are in the streets, Cuba Primero is committed to Freedom and the end of the oppressive tyranny, and we have activists throughout Cuban territory ready to continue pushing against that dying regime until we achieve the long-desired and necessary freedom."

"If the Cuban is condemned to abandonment, to continuous abuse for more than 60 years, the dictatorship must fall and the homeland must be free," he added.

In other publications, similar posters are shown in San José de las Lajas. It is claimed that patrols may have tried to erase the messages shortly after they were detected in a context of surveillance in symbolic and high-visibility areas.

According to Labrador, the posters were painted in educational centers, public areas, sports facilities, and locations near government offices, reflecting "the weariness of a people that has endured 67 years of oppression, lies, and systematic violations of human rights."

Cuba Primero is a civic movement and peaceful activism founded by Armando Labrador with the stated goal of prioritizing the dignity, rights, and well-being of the Cuban people above ideologies or the pursuit of political power.

According to its own description, it is conceived as an independent movement not affiliated with political parties, armed groups, or electoral campaigns.

It promotes non-violent civic action, humanitarian solidarity, and international advocacy to highlight and defend the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Cubans.

It focuses on providing moral and ethical support to citizens within Cuba, particularly those who face repression for exercising their freedoms of expression, association, and conscience.

The movement states that it does not seek to seize power through force nor does it consider itself a fundraising or aid agency, but rather a civic engagement initiative focused on the well-being of Cuban society.

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