The wife of Cuban comedian Eddy Ceballos, Daniela Escarra, shared an emotional video on Tuesday of the creator of Despingovery Channel with his young daughter, a family scene recorded before his arrest that takes on special significance after 71 days in prison and nearly five days without his loved ones being able to communicate with him.
In the images published by Escarra on Instagram, Ceballos is seen sitting on a bed with his daughter Eddyth. While the girl plays and moves around on the mattress, her father sings to the tune of "Bésame," the well-known ballad by the Mexican group Camila.
The everyday life and tenderness of the moment contrast with the reality the family is currently facing, marked by the absence of the comedian and the uncertainty surrounding his situation.
"In my home, there are no longer laughs. There are no more inventions. There is no music anymore. The daily noise is gone. A husband is no longer here. A dad is no longer here," wrote Escarra alongside the video.
The wife of the Cuban creator also reported that she hasn't heard from him in almost five days, a situation that is increasing the family's concern.
"Five days without hearing his voice, without knowing how he is, without receiving clear news, without knowing any updates on his case," he lamented.
Communication breakdown represents a new episode in the series of obstacles reported by the family since Ceballos was detained on June 1.
The comedian was arrested days after releasing a preview of a video in which he explored an abandoned military facility where Soviet missiles, radars, and Cold War-era bunkers could be seen.
The Cuban prosecution subsequently classified the case under the crime of "revelation of secrets concerning State Security," as outlined in Article 116 of the Penal Code. The legislation imposes penalties for its more serious forms that can extend to several decades of imprisonment, life imprisonment, and even the death penalty.
From prison, Ceballos himself sent a letter on August 1st in which he rejected the accusations against him.
"I am an artist, not a spy," the comedian stated, who also described the difficult conditions of his confinement, including the scarcity of food and water.
The family has reported other troubling episodes during the more than two months that Ceballos has been in the custody of Cuban authorities. In mid-June, his mother, Marieta Pérez Alfaro, claimed that her son had been physically assaulted in prison.
On July 11, authorities prevented a scheduled family visit after relocating him overnight to the state security interrogation center known as 100 y Aldabó.
Three days later, when they finally saw him during a brief meeting, his relatives reported a noticeable physical deterioration and stated that he had lost a significant amount of weight.
Escarra had already warned on July 20 about the consequences the detention was having on the family unit. “They are trying to break a family”, he stated at that time.
Now, the video of Ceballos singing to his daughter brings back to social media an image of home before his arrest and gives a face to the impact that his incarceration has had on those who are waiting for his return.
Escarra urged those who have followed the case to keep the complaint alive and ensure that the story of the comedian does not fade from public discourse.
"Let’s not let Eddy's case die on social media. Share. Post. Talk about him. Mention his name. Make his story reach more people," he urged.
"Because when a case stops being talked about, it often begins to be forgotten. And we are not going to let Eddy be forgotten," he added.
After 71 days in prison, the comedian's wife concluded her message with a demand that encapsulates the anguish of a family that continues to seek answers about their situation.
"We want answers. We want justice. We want his rights to be respected. And above all… we want Eddy at home."
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