This Sunday, graffiti denouncing the Cuban regime emerged in the market square of Colón, located in Matanzas. These messages are a bold expression of dissent against the government.
Phrases like “Down with Communism,” “Down with the Dictatorship,” and “Homeland and Life” were boldly painted in black on the market building's wall, as reported by several social media users.
These expressions of protest add to the growing number of anti-government graffiti that have been appearing in recent weeks in major cities such as Havana and Santiago de Cuba.
Earlier this month, ten Panamanian citizens were arrested upon entering Cuba, allegedly with the intention of creating and displaying signs critical of the Cuban regime.
The Cuban Ministry of the Interior stated that those involved confessed to their participation in these activities in the capital. The authorities accuse them of engaging in actions deemed “subversive and contrary to the constitutional order.”
According to Cuban officials, those detained could face prison sentences of up to 10 years.
In late February, a sign proclaiming “Long Live Mike Hammer” was found painted on a building wall in downtown Santiago de Cuba. This was seen as a clear gesture of support for the U.S. mission chief in Havana.
Questions about Recent Anti-Government Graffiti in Cuba
What messages were found on the graffiti in Colón, Matanzas?
The graffiti included messages such as “Down with Communism,” “Down with the Dictatorship,” and “Homeland and Life.”
What charges are the detained Panamanian citizens facing in Cuba?
They are accused of engaging in “subversive and contrary to the constitutional order” activities and could face up to 10 years in prison.
Where else in Cuba have similar anti-government messages appeared?
Similar graffiti has been reported in Havana and Santiago de Cuba.