Repression in Cuba: State Security summons a young Cuban for an "interview" due to her posts on Facebook

Rocío Sanz RodríguezPhoto © Facebook Shiorocio Sanz

The young Cuban Rocío Sanz Rodríguez reported on Monday that she was summoned by the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) following her critical posts on social media.

He explained on his that a State Security agent came to his home in the afternoon to deliver an official summons.

"This afternoon, a police officer came to my house with a summons for tomorrow at 8 in the morning. Reason for the summons: interview. I want to clarify that I am completely innocent," wrote the young woman.

Facebook Shiorocio Sanz

The image shared by Sanz shows a "Citation Notice" from the Ministry of the Interior ordering him to appear before the authorities.

The document identifies the mentioned person as Rocío Sanz Rodríguez, residing in the Arroyo Naranjo municipality in Havana. The citation states that she must appear on the 10th at 10:00 in the morning before instructor M. Calero at the PNR Capry Arroyo unit, located at Bejucal Street corner with Penichet.

The document does not clearly specify the reason for the procedure, beyond a supposed "interview."

Activists and opponents have reported for years that police summonses are used in Cuba as a mechanism of pressure and intimidation against citizens who express criticism of the government on social media, particularly on Facebook.

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