U.S. condemns repression in Cuba on Human Rights Day
On December 10th and 11th, Cuban authorities violently arrested dozens of independent Cuban scholars, journalists and representatives of civil society.
The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Thursday, rejecting the Cuban government's harsh practices to prevent Cuban civil society from recognizing Human Rights Day.
On December 10th and 11th, Cuban authorities violently arrested dozens of independent Cuban scholars, journalists and representatives of civil society, including the Ladies in White and activists of the Patriotic Union of Cuba.
"Arnaldo y su Talisman" executes act of repudiation against dissidents in Cuba
Moreover, Congress members Mario Diaz Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Albio Sires and Joe Garcia, asked the State Department to deny artists such as "Arnaldo y su Talisman," who have participated in acts of repression against Cuban dissidents and activists, entry into the United States.
Arnaldo was among the musicians who encouraged the acts against activists of the International Meeting on Human Rights. He also revealed plans to travel to the United States as part of a cultural exchange.
"Under the President's own proclamation, these Castro regime abettors must not be permitted U.S. entry," the letter said.
