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Where Are Our Children? Young Cubans in Dungeons and Silence From the Authorities

The cases of Eddy Ceballos, Jonais Antony Arenas, and the members of El4tico expose the opacity of the police and the use of fear against a rebellious generation. “Eddy Ceballos sends his greetings to everyone; he knows he is not alone,” wrote his mother, Marieta Pérez, after finally seeing him this Tuesday, following days of … Continue reading “Where Are Our Children? Young Cubans in Dungeons and Silence From the Authorities”

“To Repent Would Be a Lie”: Cuban State Security Pressures Ricardo Medina of El4tico To Retract His Statement

The young artist’s mother publishes a handwritten letter from her son in prison and addresses Díaz-Canel: “If there are no political prisoners in Cuba, what are they being accused of?” 14ymedio, Havana, April 20, 2026 — The mother of Ernesto Ricardo Medina, creator of the independent audiovisual project El4tico, has published a letter on social … Continue reading ““To Repent Would Be a Lie”: Cuban State Security Pressures Ricardo Medina of El4tico To Retract His Statement”

“Don’t Give Up, Let’s Build a Just and Good People,” Kamil Zayas Urges From a Cuban Prison

Relatives of the creators of El4tico demand their release 17 days after their arrest 14ymedio, Havana, February 23, 2026 — Family and friends of Kamil Zayas and Ernesto Medina, creators of the El4tico project, have made an urgent appeal to the international community, human rights organizations and the media to bring the case to light … Continue reading ““Don’t Give Up, Let’s Build a Just and Good People,” Kamil Zayas Urges From a Cuban Prison”

Mike Hammer Expresses Washington’s Support for the Imprisoned Members of El4tico in Cuba

“We will continue to insist that freedom of expression be respected and that all those unjustly detained be released,” Hammer said. 14ymedio, Havana, April 8, 2026 — Mike Hammer head of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Havana, expressed his concern over the February arrest of Ernesto Medina, known as Tico, and Kamil Zayas, members of … Continue reading “Mike Hammer Expresses Washington’s Support for the Imprisoned Members of El4tico in Cuba”

A Professor From Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Is Serving a 10-Year Sentence for Painting “Counter-Revolutionary” Posters.

Ariel Manuel Martín Barroso was prosecuted for “propaganda against the constitutional order” and “contempt” for writing phrases like “Fatherland and Life” and “Díaz-Canel singao [motherfucker]” with a “permanent” marker. A professor from Sancti Spíritus, Ariel Manuel Martín Barroso, is serving a 10-year sentence in the Nieves Morejón prison, in the municipality of Cabaiguán, Sancti Spíritus, … Continue reading “A Professor From Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Is Serving a 10-Year Sentence for Painting “Counter-Revolutionary” Posters.”

The Regime Prohibits Lady in White Leticia Ramos From Entering Cuba, Her Country of Residence

IAPA condemns arrests of Ernesto Medina and Kamil Zayas, members of El4tico project 14ymedio, Miami, 9 February 2026 — Lady in White Leticia Ramos was forced to return to the United States on Monday after the Cuban regime denied her entry to the island. The activist, who had travelled to Cuba accompanied by her mother, … Continue reading “The Regime Prohibits Lady in White Leticia Ramos From Entering Cuba, Her Country of Residence”

El4tico, the Rebellious Youth That Those in Power in Cuba Want To Silence

The arrest of Ernesto Medina and Kamil Zayas is a warning to Cubans under 40: emigrate before repression catches up with you 14ymedio, Yoani Sánchez, Generation Y, Havana, 7 February 2026 — My generation has packed its bags. And the few of us who remain on the island have had to learn another kind of … Continue reading “El4tico, the Rebellious Youth That Those in Power in Cuba Want To Silence”

Cuban State Security Detains Members of an Independent Digital Platform in Holguín

With 35,000 followers on Facebook and 50,000 on Instagram, the creators of El4tico appeal to a generation raised amid scarcity, censorship, and a lack of prospects. 14ymedio, Havana, February 6, 2026 – This Friday in Holguín, police and State Security detained Ernesto Medina and Kamil Zayas, members of the El4tico project, during an operation that … Continue reading “Cuban State Security Detains Members of an Independent Digital Platform in Holguín”

Dozens of Young People Gather Outside the Court in Holguín Cuba in Support of the Creators of El4tico

Kamil Zayas Pérez and Ernesto Ricardo Medina face charges of “propaganda against the constitutional order” and “incitement to commit a crime” 14ymedio, Holguín, Miguel García, February 12, 2026 – More than 50 people, including relatives, friends, and activists, have gathered since the early hours of Thursday in front of the Provincial People’s Court of Holguín, … Continue reading “Dozens of Young People Gather Outside the Court in Holguín Cuba in Support of the Creators of El4tico”