José Daniel Ferrer, a leader in Cuba’s pro-democracy movement, has arrived in the United States after enduring years of imprisonment and mistreatment by Cuban authorities. According to an official statement, Ferrer faced abuse, torture, and threats to his life while in Cuba due to his advocacy for democratic reforms.
The statement noted that Ferrer's leadership was seen as a threat by the Cuban government, which led to repeated imprisonment and acts of torture against him. "We are glad that Ferrer is now free from the regime’s oppression," the statement said.
The Trump Administration reiterated its support for democracy and human rights in Cuba. The administration called for the release of more than 700 political prisoners who remain detained on the island. It also urged other countries to join efforts in holding the Cuban government accountable for human rights violations and what it described as malign influence in the region.
"The Trump Administration remains committed to the Cuban people’s pursuit of freedom from tyranny and in support of democracy, prosperity, and fundamental freedoms. We call for the immediate release of the more than 700 unjustly detained political prisoners and urge the international community to join us in holding the Cuban regime accountable for its abuses and their malign influence across our region."
