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Cuba’s Unresolved Crisis 6 Weeks after July 11th

The Cuban government has repressed civic action, just like the Iranian, Nicaraguan or Belarusian regimes did in the face of popular protests.

The awaited day finally came. For more than a year I’d been struggling to get asylum status here in Norway.

You’d think it was a joke, but it was serious. The government surprises us every day. It’s the apotheosis of evil, insolence and ridicule.

The atmosphere remains tense. It’s impossible to fully understand without listening to the testimonies of the victims of the repression.

Spurred by recent events in Cuba, a group of Cubans without ties to government politics or opposition organizations are creating a proposal.

It’s impossible to forget: “There has been so much injustice, that I wouldn’t be able to write it all down in this diary post.”

Seeing people rejoice on the streets and on social media was an unforgettable experience, because of their civil awakening.

On a conceptual level, the democratic socialist tradition situates the issue of freedom as a central value.

It’s been a month and a half since I had my appointment on my appeal for political asylum in Norway. I’m still waiting for an answer.

It was approximately 2 PM on July 11th. I was in the fields, suffering one of those regular blackouts when my phone rang.