Héctor Julio Cedeño, an elderly man who earns a living selling candies, was violently detained in Havana. Cedeño is known for his opposition to the Cuban regime.
During the incident, which was captured on video, several security agents are seen detaining the elderly man and dragging him down the street. It appears that the detention was carried out forcefully, causing concern among those who witnessed the event.
In subsequent statements, Cedeño reported that the police accused him of contempt and resistance. However, he denies committing any offense and claims he was only trying to make a living selling candies. The detention of the elderly man has sparked a debate about the excessive use of force by authorities in Cuba.
In this context, Cedeño has received expressions of solidarity and support from various people and organizations, condemning the aggression suffered by the elderly man while he was carrying out his daily work. Cedeño's situation highlights the tensions and social conflicts present on the Caribbean island, as well as the fragility of civil rights in that context.
