#June30th Massive Repression in Cuba Pacific Demonstration #JusticiaPorHansel

Arrest Alert, June 30th, 2020 Today, Ariadna Mena Rubio, promoter of Cuba Decide, was arrested. Yordanys Labrada, Lariuska Molina Enamorado, Cándido Chacon Puñales, Carlos Alberto Alvarez Roja, Ebert Hidalgo Cruz, Evert Luis Hidalgo Cruz, Iam Gámez Tell, José Daniel Ferrer García, José Daniel Ferrer Cantillo (son), Yeilis Torres Cruz, Ismael Boris, María Josefa Acón Sardiñas, members of UNPACU and promoters of Cuba Decide, also were detained on Tuesday, June 30th 2020 in Camagüey, Santiago de Cuba, La Habana, Guantanamo, Matanzas and Villa Clara, Cuba. Also among the arrested were activists, reporters and independent citizens: Yoel Bravo Lopez, María Josefa Orama García, Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, Oscar Casanella, Yanisbel Valido, Yenny Ailin Bulgado Esquenazi, Yilian Lucia Orama Garcia, Leonardo Luis, Jorge Enrique Rodríguez, Felix Perez Salazar, Hector Luis Valdez Cocho, Esteban Rodriguez, Iliana Hernandez, Juan Antonio Madrazo Luna, Maykel Osorbo, Michel Matos, Tania Bruguera, Yoel Parson, Alejandro Uganda, Amaury Pachecho, Dunia Medina Moreno and Esber Rafael Ramírez Argota. All of these arrests were made in an effort to impede the listed individuals from peacefully protesting to demand:   1. That the case of Hansel Ernesto Hernández (murdered by the Cuban police) and the trial and punishment of the responsible officer, be broadcast on television;   2. and that the MININT retracts its malicious statements about the human dignity of that Cuban citizen killed by the police.   3. Also, that there be guarantees for the exercise of freedom of expression, both to access and to issue information without any limitation for political reasons;   4. The release Silverio Portal Contreras for humanitarian reasons, due to the state of their health, as well as ALL political prisoners. The promoters of Cuba Decide were also demonstrating to demand:   5. That the right of the Cuban people to decide the change of system towards including multiple parties and democracy be respected.   Bearing these demands in mind, we request that all governments and international organizations that support freedom in Cuba unite to condemn the Cuban government's arrests of peaceful protesters protesting against constant repression, and also to condemn the disrespect of the Castro and Díaz-Canel's regime towards civil liberties. Many citizens reported being arrested at home and upon forced police entry, among them were: Abel Peña, Abraham Jiménez, Abu Duyanah Tamayo, Adrian Quesada, Anamely Ramos González, Anibal Riveaux, Ariel Maceo Tellez, Camila Lobón, Carlos Lechuga, Carlos Oliva, Claudia Genluy Hidalgo, Dario Alejandro Aleman Cañizares, Diosbany Zalazar, Felix Navarro Rodriguez, Fran Correa, Iris Ruiz, Jacqueline Heredia, Karelia Mercedes Manzano, Kirenia Yalit Nuñez Perez, Leticia Ramos Herreria, Maria Matienzo, Maria Mercedes Benitez Rodriguez, Marthadela Tamayo, Miraida Martín, Monica Baro Sanchez, Omara Ruiz Urquiola, Osvaldo Navarro Veloz, Pedro Acosta, Roberto Díaz Basques, Sayli Navarro, Yunia Figueredo, Zaqueo Baéz, Zelandia Perez, Iliana Hernandez and Juan Antonio Madrazo Luna. We urge the investigation of the arrest of each of these individuals in order to provide adequate security and protection from further threats of violence and intimidation against these detained persons.   Several of those who have been arrested are now released. However, as this alert is being published, most remain unaccounted for. The Citizen Report Center of the Fundación para la Democracia Panamericana is forwarding the record of each of these arbitrary arrests of this day to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

About FDP The Fundación para la Democracia Panamericana (FDP) was established in 2015 with the objective of defending and promoting democracy in the Americas. FDP has no religious or political affiliation, and collaborates with local and international organizations that are committed to democracy and respect for human rights. FDP is a public nonprofit organization registered under Section 501 (c) (3) of the United States Department of the Treasury (IRS) to expand its scope and carry out its mission of promoting and defending the democracy in areas where citizens are deprived of these rights. FDP is registered with the IRS as a 501 (c) 3 organization, which means donations are tax deductible in the USA.     About Cuba Decide Cuba Decide is a citizen initiative to change the political and economic system in Cuba provoking a peaceful transition process towards democracy. THE STRATEGY Generate the pressure necessary to force the regime to submit to the will of the people through coordinated non-violent action of the citizens and the international community. Convert thousands of Cubans into agents of change through a platform that informs, involves, and mobilizes citizens on the Island. THE TOOL Cubans must be free to decide their future. To make the change, Cuba Decide proposes that the will of Cubans be expressed and complied with through a binding plebiscite in Cuba ―a direct vote of the people― to answer the following question: Are you in agreement with the convening of free, fair and plural elections exercising freedom of expression and of the press, and organizing freely in political parties and social organizations with total plurality? Yes or No? JOIN US A tremendous mobilization effort is underway! Learn more and join our movement at cubadecide.org. Be part of our conversations on Facebook.com/CubaDecide and on Twitter and Instagram by following the user @CubaDecide and using the #CubaDecide tag. FDP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which promotes the Cuba Decide platform alongside thousands of Cubans.