Rocío Sanz Rodríguez, a young Cuban woman, reported on Monday that she was summoned by the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) due to her critical posts on social media platforms.
In a Facebook post, Sanz detailed that an agent from the State Security visited her home in the afternoon to deliver an official summons.
"A police officer came to my house this afternoon with a summons for tomorrow at 8 in the morning. The reason for the summons: an interview. I want to make it clear that I am completely innocent," Sanz wrote.
The image shared by Sanz displays a "Summons Certificate" from the Ministry of the Interior, instructing her to appear before authorities.
The document identifies the summoned individual as Rocío Sanz Rodríguez, residing in the municipality of Arroyo Naranjo, Havana. It states she is required to appear on the 10th at 10:00 AM before instructor M. Calero at the PNR Capry Arroyo unit, located at the intersection of Bejucal Road and Penichet Street.
The summons does not clearly specify the reason for the procedure, aside from a supposed "interview."
For years, activists and opposition figures have accused the Cuban government of using police summons as a tool to exert pressure and intimidate citizens who voice their criticisms against the regime on social media, particularly on Facebook.
Understanding Police Summons in Cuba
Why are police summons used against Cuban citizens?
Police summons in Cuba are often utilized as a means to intimidate and apply pressure on citizens who publicly criticize the government, especially through social media channels.
What is typically the content of a police summons in Cuba?
A police summons usually instructs the individual to appear at a police station but often lacks detailed information about the purpose of the meeting, frequently citing vague reasons such as an "interview."