The Cuban communist dictatorship arrested 15 members of a demonstration against the current regime, which happened a few hours ago in the province of Ciego de Ávila. Local sources confirmed that, of the 15 arrested, only three were released, while the others remain in custody. Witnesses reported threats and episodes of violence by the police, practices that, they say, have become commonplace in the face of such protests
.This episode is in addition to a series of recent events that reflect a climate of growing tension within Cuba, in the midst of a profound political and economic crisis that especially affects Havana. One case that generated controversy was the announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the alleged release of 51 political prisoners; however, so far only 21 have regained their freedom, which aroused criticism and doubts
in different sectors.
Faced with this scenario, the Cuban Observatory for Human Rights (OCDH) issued a call to Western countries to maintain a greater presence on the island, with the objective of guaranteeing international observation and respect for fundamental rights. The entity also strongly criticized the dictator Miguel Díaz-Canel, questioning what it considers to be a normalization of repression in the face of any demonstration or criticism of the
