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“My Life’s Role Was Not Something I Chose; It Was Given to Me”: Aniette González and the Flag That Accompanies Her

The Cuban activist looks back on her three years in prison for wrapping herself in the flag in support of Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, the deterioration of her health behind bars and her firm decision not to remain silent in exile. 14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Madrid, September 16, 2026 – They stole Aniette González’s air, her … Continue reading ““My Life’s Role Was Not Something I Chose; It Was Given to Me”: Aniette González and the Flag That Accompanies Her”

Activist Aniette González Leaves Cuba in Search of Medical Care

She is also leaving the island out of fear of returning to prison: “I always run the risk of being locked up again, because I won’t be able to hold back every time something happens” 14ymedio, Havana, September 14, 2026 / Camagüey-born activist Aniette González García left Cuba last Saturday bound for Guyana, after spending … Continue reading “Activist Aniette González Leaves Cuba in Search of Medical Care”

Aniette González García Released From Prison After Serving a Three-Year Sentence in Appalling Conditions

Her crime consisted of publishing photos of herself wrapped in the Cuban flag to demand the release of the artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara. 14ymedio, 8 December 2025 — Camagüeyan activist Aniette González García was released from prison on Saturday after serving her full three-year sentence for the crime of “insulting national symbols.” Her release … Continue reading “Aniette González García Released From Prison After Serving a Three-Year Sentence in Appalling Conditions”

Amnesty International Denounces the Conviction of Aniette Gonzalez for Her Photos with the Cuban Flag

14ymedio, Havana, February 3, 2024 — Amnesty International condemned this Friday the decision of the Municipal Court of Camagüey to sentence activist Aniette González García to three years in prison. Accused of “outraging national symbols”, the 43-year-old woman was arrested “for publishing a photo on social networks with the national flag in solidarity with Luis … Continue reading “Amnesty International Denounces the Conviction of Aniette Gonzalez for Her Photos with the Cuban Flag”

Aniete Gonzalez, Imprisoned for Wrapping Herself in the Cuban Flag, Was Granted Precautionary Measures by Human Rights Commission

14ymedio, Madrid, 7 May 2024 — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has issued precautionary measures in favor of activist Aniette González García, sentenced last February to three years in prison for photographing herself wrapped in the Cuban flag. In addition, the Cuban Human Rights Observatory (OCDH), requesting the measures, reported this Monday on … Continue reading “Aniete Gonzalez, Imprisoned for Wrapping Herself in the Cuban Flag, Was Granted Precautionary Measures by Human Rights Commission”

Converted Into a Company, the Propaganda Section of the Communist Party Sells ‘Stamps’ and Flags

The new status means more money and resources, in addition to brand-new printing machines 14ymedio, Juan Izquierdo, Havana, 13 April 2024 — The purpose is to “market the image of Cuba,” and the means are furnished by the Communist Party. Protected and paid for by the highest authority of the country, the Propaganda and Events … Continue reading “Converted Into a Company, the Propaganda Section of the Communist Party Sells ‘Stamps’ and Flags”

Cuban Activist Ienelis Delgado Cue, Released After Nine Months in Prison for ‘Contempt’

14ymedio, Havana, 29 December 2023 — Ienelis Delgado Cué, known on social networks as Mambisa Agramontina, was released this Friday after serving nine months in prison, for the crime of contempt, in the Kilo 5 women’s penitentiary center, in Camagüey, as confirmed by independent journalist José Luis Tan Estrada. The reporter specified that his release … Continue reading “Cuban Activist Ienelis Delgado Cue, Released After Nine Months in Prison for ‘Contempt’”

Camaguey Court Prosecutes an Activist for Being Photographed With the Cuban Flag

14ymedio, Havana, 4 October 2023 — The oral hearing of the trial against the Camagüeyan activist Aniette González was held this Wednesday in Camagüey and was concluded for sentencing. The opponent is accused of the crime of “insulting patriotic symbols,” after she posted photos of herself wrapped in the Cuban flag on social networks. According … Continue reading “Camaguey Court Prosecutes an Activist for Being Photographed With the Cuban Flag”

Two Cuban Journalists Arrested While Seeking To Report on the Trial of an Activist in Camagüey

14ymedio, Havana, 4 September 2023 — Henry Constantín, director of the independent newspaper La Hora de Cuba, is missing. The journalist from Camagüey was arrested along with his colleague José Luis Tan Estrada, this Monday, when both tried to attend the trial against the Cuban activist Lenelis Delgado Cué, who is being prosecuted for the crime … Continue reading “Two Cuban Journalists Arrested While Seeking To Report on the Trial of an Activist in Camagüey”

Citizen Insecurity Is Growing, According to the Cuban Conflict Observatory

14ymedio, Havana, 5 April 2023 — The Cuban Conflict Observatory (OCC) recorded 372 demonstrations against the regime during the month of March. In its most recent report, the Miami-based organization also documented numerous cases of repression against activists and human rights defenders. In its report, the Observatory highlighted the reappearance of graffiti with slogans offensive … Continue reading “Citizen Insecurity Is Growing, According to the Cuban Conflict Observatory”

Cuban Comedian ‘El Gato’ Receives a Pass to Visit his Family After Two Years in Prison

14ymedio, Havana, 2 April 2023 — Political prisoner Yoandi Montiel Hernández, known as El Gato de Cuba, obtained a permit to visit his family a few days before completing his two-year prison sentence, accused of contempt after lobbing criticism against the regime during livestreams on social media. On Sunday, the news was confirmed by activist … Continue reading “Cuban Comedian ‘El Gato’ Receives a Pass to Visit his Family After Two Years in Prison”

Police Arrest an Activist in Camaguey for ‘Insulting’ the Cuban Flag

14ymedio, Havana, 25 March 2023 — Activist Aniette González was arrested on Thursday in Camagüey after posting her photographs during a performance with the Cuban flag. Accused of “insulting the symbols of the homeland,” she was transferred to Villa María Luisa, the headquarters of State Security in the province, according to reports of several users. … Continue reading “Police Arrest an Activist in Camaguey for ‘Insulting’ the Cuban Flag”