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The mother of Cuban activist Anna Sofía Benítez Silvente (Anna Bensi) appeared this Wednesday at a State Security unit in Havana, in a new episode that keeps family, friends, and supporters of the young woman on edge.
According to a report by the activist David Espinosa on Facebook this Wednesday at 9:36 am, Cary Silvente arrived with her lawyer for the appointment. "Everyone stay alert," she warned.
The scene unfolds after hours of uncertainty, following Anna Bensi's own report on Tuesday that she and her mother had been cut off from communication for more than a day.
"30 hours of blackout and unable to communicate in any way. Totally cut off," wrote the young woman, alerting about a situation that raised alarms among her family, friends, and thousands of followers.
Cary had initially been summoned for Tuesday, but the interrogation was postponed.
That day, neither family nor close friends knew the whereabouts of mother and daughter. The activist's sister, Ghelmis Rivero, expressed her distress in messages where she stated that she had tried to communicate "through all means" without success, fearing for their safety.
A pattern of pressure and silencing
The summons this Wednesday is not an isolated event. It is part of a series of actions that, according to repeated reports from the family itself, aim to exert pressure on both of them due to the content the young woman shares on social media.
Last Thursday, Cary Silvente was subjected to several hours of questioning by State Security, during which she was threatened with a sentence of up to five years in prison.
The reason, they told her, was to record the officials who came to her home to summon her.
In addition, he recounted being the target of personal attacks.
The interrogators not only questioned her about the agent's recording but also about allowing her daughter to make allegations on social media.
They labelled her a "bad mother" and accused Anna Bensi of being "counter-revolutionary," of "conspiring," and of receiving orders from the United States.
The fact that she has now been summoned again, this time with the requirement to appear alongside a lawyer, reinforces the perception that this is a stepped process of harassment.
Isolation and fear
One of the most concerning elements of the case has been the complete interruption of communication experienced by the family in the hours leading up to the summons.
During that period, relatives were unable to establish contact either by phone or the Internet, which raised concerns about their safety.
This is not the first time something similar has happened. According to previous reports, both Anna and her mother have experienced connection outages at critical moments, especially following interactions with authorities.
These interruptions are nothing more than mechanisms of control and pressure.
An uncomfortable voice
The background of this case is directly related to Anna Sofía Benítez Silvente's activity on social media.
At just 21 years old, the young woman has gained visibility for her posts about everyday life in Cuba, where she addresses issues such as shortages, power outages, and the challenges faced by the population.
Its content has resonated with thousands of users both inside and outside the Island, but it has also brought it into the spotlight of the authorities.
According to her report, both she and her mother have been subjected to threats, interrogations, and warnings aimed at hindering their activities.
Nonetheless, the young woman has insisted that she will not stop expressing herself.
"You can imprison, you can kill people, but you cannot imprison ideas," she stated in a video.
A case that generates attention
The real-time tracking of Cary Silvente's summons this Wednesday reflects the level of concern surrounding what may happen to him.
Every movement, every update, and every message is closely monitored by a community that fears possible reprisals.
The fact that a mother is summoned for questioning due to her daughter's online activities highlights a climate where expressing opinions can have consequences that go beyond the individual.
Meanwhile, expectations remain regarding the outcome of this new appearance, in a context where critical voices face increasing obstacles and pressure.
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