On July 5th, three individuals who were arrested during the protests on June 29th in Guanabacoa were released after posting bail. Meanwhile, at least five others remain in custody, with some being held at the State Security headquarters in Villa Marista. The released individuals include Deyanira López, her brother Donovan Fernando López, and their mother Hiromi Moliner. They are set to face trial while out on bail, each having paid 25,000 Cuban pesos, as confirmed by activist Evelyn Pineda to Martí Noticias.
Among those still detained at Villa Marista are Sunamis Quintero García, a mother of two, and her cousin Brian Ernesto Cendolla Quintero, a 20-year-old father. The Cuban Institute for the Freedom of Expression and Press (ICLEP) reported that Cendolla was arrested on July 4th after being summoned by the police, allegedly for participating in the protests, an incident that was captured on video.
Additionally, three men identified as Vladimir, Charles, and Armando—the latter known as “El Nene” and husband to Hiromi Moliner—are also reportedly detained, with their families receiving no official information regarding their legal status.
Meanwhile, Yerami Oviedo Estrada, who was detained on June 29th, is currently hospitalized in the Penal Ward of the Carlos J. Finlay Military Hospital in Marianao. According to activist Pineda, his health is fragile due to chronic asthma, and following his family's notification of his hospitalization, they were required to provide medications due to the lack of supplies at the medical facility.
The demonstrations in Guanabacoa were part of a broader wave of popular protests sweeping across various regions of the country. These protests have been fueled by power outages, food shortages, and the breakdown of essential services on the island, while the regime has responded with its usual tactics of repression and arrests.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Guanabacoa Protests
Why were the protests held in Guanabacoa?
The protests in Guanabacoa were driven by public discontent over power outages, food shortages, and the collapse of basic services in Cuba.
Who are the individuals still detained following the protests?
Among those still detained are Sunamis Quintero García, her cousin Brian Ernesto Cendolla Quintero, and three men identified as Vladimir, Charles, and Armando.
What is the current condition of Yerami Oviedo Estrada?
Yerami Oviedo Estrada is hospitalized in the Penal Ward of the Carlos J. Finlay Military Hospital due to a chronic asthma condition, and his family has been providing necessary medications.