Cuban opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer has reported that a young man injured during the protests in Morón, Ciego de Ávila, on March 13th is recovering while being protected by close associates as the police continue their search for him in the province.
In a post on the social media platform X, Ferrer stated that the young man is showing positive signs of recovery, but he refrained from disclosing the individual's identity or providing images due to security concerns.
"The young man injured in Morón is recovering well. The political police are searching for him all over Ciego de Ávila. I cannot disclose his details or share images for his safety," the opposition leader wrote.
Ferrer further elaborated in a video shared on social media that the injured individual is 19 years old and was shot in one of his legs during the unrest in the city.
The opposition figure clarified previous misinformation regarding the young man's identity, emphasizing, "There has been a mistake. It was said that the injured person is a 17-year-old who is indeed detained. Kevin Samuel was not the injured one. The injured person is 19 years old."
According to Ferrer, the young man is being safeguarded by trusted individuals while regime agents attempt to track him down. "The police are searching for him, but people close to him, trusted individuals, are protecting and caring for him," he stated, noting that he received the information through contacts in Morón.
The recent protests in the Ciego de Ávila municipality were marked by banging pots and pans, chants for "Freedom," and expressions of frustration over prolonged power outages, food shortages, and the ongoing economic crisis in the country.
Videos circulating on social media captured the moment when a young man was injured during confrontations near the local Communist Party headquarters, following the sound of gunfire, raising concerns among residents and activists.
Ferrer also condemned the severe crackdown that ensued against those who participated in the demonstration. "People in the city are very worried about what happened that night and about the brutal repression unleashed by the tyranny against those who took part in that civic demonstration," he asserted.
The opposition leader highlighted that many protesters were young individuals who took to the streets to demand change amidst the worsening living conditions in Cuba. "It was mainly young people who took to the streets to demand freedom for the entire Cuban populace," he concluded.
Insights into Morón Protests and Their Impact
What sparked the protests in Morón, Ciego de Ávila?
The protests in Morón were fueled by frustrations over extended power outages, food shortages, and the overall economic crisis in Cuba.
How did the authorities respond to the protests?
Authorities responded with significant repression against the demonstrators, leading to concerns about the harsh treatment of protesters.
What is the current status of the injured young man?
The injured young man is recovering well and is being protected by trusted individuals while the police continue their search for him.