:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/43F7O6HVNJGD5D3HHA5NJRWUME.jpg "The brutal beating suffered by a political prisoner in Cuba: “They put their foot on his head and hit him all over the face”")
Cuban political prisoner Ibrahim Domínguez Aguilar was reportedly subjected to a brutal beating in the El Boniato prison in Santiago de Cuba. The NGO Prisoners Defenders stated that he was thrown to the floor, had a foot placed on his head, and was repeatedly hit in the face by prison guards. Domínguez Aguilar, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for participating in the protests on 11J (July 11, 2021), tried to seek treatment at the prison clinic but was met with disrespect and violence.
A relative of Domínguez Aguilar confirmed the incident, expressing concern for his well-being. Reports from other inmates and witnesses at the prison corroborate the violence and mistreatment suffered by the political prisoner. These events are occurring at a time of increased protests and unrest against the regime of Miguel Díaz-Canel in Cuba.
The Cuban Observatory of Conflicts reported a significant rise in demonstrations in March, with over 650 protests recorded. The organization highlighted issues such as economic crisis, food shortages, citizen insecurity, and repression of political dissent as contributing factors to the ongoing unrest in the country. Despite the crackdown on protests and dissent, the Cuban population continues to demand political changes, greater freedom, and improved living conditions.
The situation facing political prisoners like Ibrahim Domínguez Aguilar underscores the challenges and human rights violations occurring in Cuba. The international community is urged to pay attention to these issues and support efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the country.