By Alberto de la Cruz on 05/01/2011 – 7:00 am
The Castro dictatorship, which more than ever is fearing its eventual
demise, has launched a wave of repression against members of the
opposition on the island in an effort to quash any public displays of
dissent during its fabricated May Day activities.
Via Radio Martí (my translation):
Wave of repression in Cuba for 1st of May
This Sunday, the Cuban government will celebrate the 1st of May in
support of the socioeconomic reform plans of Raul Castro, which includes
more autonomy for State businesses, the elimination of unnecessary
social subsidies, and the reduction of State services, among other measures.
Cuban opposition leader Jorge Luis Garcia Perez Antúnez reported on
Twitter that "Castro fears the protests by the First of May Front,
arresting leaders of opposition organizations — Placetas has been
militarized."
Precisely, the Cuban independent journalist Roberto de Jesus Guerra
informed Radio Marti that in Havana, the political police detained Angel
Moya and the hip hop singer Rodolfo Ramirez Hernandez, known as "The
Primitive."
Yaimi Alfonso informed via telephone that her husband Heriberto
Liranza Romero, leader of the Cuban Movement of Youth for Democracy, was
beaten and detained on Friday by Castro agents in an area close to his
home, and added that his house was surrounded by police. He told her
that the authorities were not going to allow that any members of the
opposition visit him.
Dissidents Ernesto Herrera Biel and Jorge Rodriguez Jimenez were
arrested when they attempted to visit the home of Liranza Romero.
And if that were not enough, members of the Ladies in Support were
harassed by Sate Security, Mayra Morejon said, and added that her
companion, Mercedes Fresneda, told her that her home was under
surveilance by Castro agents.
Members of the Cuban opposition believe that the government has
increased its repression against the opposition on the island,
especially in Havana, to attempt to stop any public demonstrations on
the 1st of May.
On Sunday morning, the government will transport thousands of
Cubans to the "Plaza of the Revoution" to celebrate the International
Day of Workers. It is expected that Raul Castro will preside over the
main event in the Cuban capital.
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