Father Alberto Reyes, a Cuban priest known for his outspoken criticism of the regime’s repressive actions and its handling of the nation, issued a stark warning on Facebook to those who oppress the Cuban people. He emphasized that they will be unable to escape their consciences, even if they migrate to other countries.
In his post, Reyes recounted a conversation in which someone proudly claimed their role in ‘stopping the people’ from demanding freedom. The priest highlighted how people, despite sharing the same hardships, participate in repressing their fellow citizens for a sense of illusory power.
‘It is fascinating how small parcels of power can make us feel important, necessary, even heroic, to the point of blinding us to reality,’ Reyes stated. He described these enforcers as mere pawns in a larger game, sold on the illusion of power.
Reyes quoted Nicaraguan Bishop Silvio Báez, who said, ‘Crucified peoples sooner or later resurrect,’ expressing hope that Cuba’s freedom will come. He warned those who repress and later emigrate that they can try to hide their past but will never escape their conscience.
The article also mentions that in the past two months, at least four ex-officials of the Cuban regime have attempted to emigrate to the United States, with some seeking political asylum. The most recent case is Rosabel Roca Sampedro, a former prosecutor who now seeks asylum in the US.
Additionally, the Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, Monsignor Dionisio García Ibáñez, prayed for Cuban mothers struggling to feed their children and others suffering from the island’s crisis. His prayer, shared on the Archbishopric’s Facebook page, highlighted the plight of those searching for medicines, families of prisoners, workers providing for their families, and those mourning the emigration of loved ones.
Recent protests led by mothers demanding food, water, and housing have resulted in threats of imprisonment and loss of their children. The Archbishop’s prayer echoed the calls for food, electricity, and freedom made during the protests in March.
Read the full article in English on diariodecuba.com, assisted by Google Translate.