Prominent Cuban intellectual Miryorly García has spoken out against an attempt by the State Security to have her sign a warning document following her summons on Tuesday. She refused to sign, claiming the document was "full of falsehoods."
García took to her Facebook profile after the interrogation to reveal, "The purpose of the summons on June 10 was to present me with a warning document, the text of which was filled with lies, and naturally, I did not agree with it, so I refused to sign."
On a day marked by the harassment of young Cuban activist Raymar Aguado Hernández, García shared her experience of being accused of sharing social media content that allegedly "incites public disorder" and of spreading information that authorities deemed questionable.
The intellectual firmly rejected these accusations, asserting that her postings advocate for civic responsibility and action against the Cuban government's unjust decisions, especially those impacting university students. "The only falsehood here is such an accusation, because what I have published merely encourages responsibility and civic action against unjust measures taken by the government," she emphasized.
During the meeting, García was also warned she could face charges of disobedience if she continued to post critical content on social media. Responding assertively, she stated, "In times like those Cuba is experiencing today, being called disobedient is, in fact, a compliment and an honor. There are universal laws that define my rights as a human being, and I intend to exercise those rights, as Martí said, without begging or asking for permission."
Earlier, García had announced in another post that she was summoned with just 45 minutes' notice, criticizing the breach of established procedures. She also mocked the officials for making basic errors: "Learn to spell my name correctly. I know it's challenging, but it's wrong. Thirdly, I'll sit and look you in the face, as I have nothing to hide but also nothing to say. If you want to know what I think, just read my Facebook."
García concluded her statement with a clear endorsement of recent student protests in Cuba, which have voiced opposition to the crisis and repression: "Students and anyone who raises their voice against any injustice will continue to have my support. It's shameful and cynical that while they praise demonstrations and strikes in other countries, they repress here in the manner they are."
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Why did Miryorly García refuse to sign the document?
Miryorly García refused to sign the document because she believed it was filled with falsehoods and did not accurately represent the truth.
What accusations were made against García?
García was accused of sharing social media posts that allegedly incite public disorder and spreading content that authorities questioned in terms of veracity.
How did García respond to the threat of being charged with disobedience?
García responded by stating that being labeled disobedient is a compliment and an honor, asserting her intent to exercise her rights as a human being.