Cuban dictator Miguel Díaz-Canel issued a threat to the citizens of the island, warning that they will not allow anyone to disrupt the tranquility in the country. In his statements on Sunday, he recalled the "combat order" of July 11, 2021. This date is marked in the memory of many Cubans as a day of anti-government protests that resulted in a violent crackdown by the authorities.
Díaz-Canel's words have raised concerns among the population, as they suggest a severe and repressive stance towards any expression of discontent or protest. Such threats reinforce the climate of fear and repression in Cuba, where civil liberties and human rights are consistently violated.
The "combat order" referred to by the Cuban leader was used to justify the repression of protests that erupted last year amid a deep economic and social crisis on the island. Many citizens took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction and demand political and social changes but were met with violence and arrests by security forces.
The international community has repeatedly condemned the repression in Cuba and urged the government to respect human rights and the fundamental freedoms of its citizens. However, Cuban authorities have ignored these criticisms and continue to repress any form of dissent or peaceful protest. Díaz-Canel's recent threat only serves to confirm this authoritarian and repressive stance of his government.
