LUIS MANUEL OTERO AND CUBAN ARTISTS IN A HUNGER AND THIRST STRIKE

In Habana, Cuba a group of artists capture the world’s attention by showing how solidarity can inspire and galvanize a movement for freedom. In a press release posted on Facebook earlier today (Saturday, Nov 21, 2020) they demand the release of fellow activist and Cuban rapper Denis Solís, arbitrarily imprisoned and sentenced to 1 year in prison in retaliation for a public protest calling on Cubans to decide their own future.

Cuban artists are also protesting against extreme police harassment and persecution against them and call on Cubans across the island to show up (starting on Nov 22) to the central parks of each province to demand the freedom of Cuba. Human rights organizations such as Amnesty International and news outlets such as the Washington Post have already published the artists demands and show solidarity with their cause.

Images from left to right: 1- Amnesty International poster depicting Cuban police repression of artists in Cuba. 2-Washington Post article in solidarity with the San Isidro Movement in Cuba. 3-The Cuban flag waving outside the San Isidro Movement headquarters. 4-Artwork depicting the San Isidro Movement by artist Yulier Rodriguez, 5-Police surveillance of San Isidro artists. 6-Police surrounds/isolates the home/headquarters of the San Isidro Movement.