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Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero on Prison Hunger Strike

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, activist for civil and artistic rights, has been on a hunger and thirst strike in prison since July 6th.

The main actors in this drama are the governments of the moment, each with their political positions, and organized members of civil society.

July 11 will mark two years since the largest demonstrations in Cuba since 1959. Also, the greatest public repression unleashed by the State.

It’s not a matter of giving or receiving solidarity, supporting, or encouraging one another, but of defending ourselves by defending others.

If there’s one fear us men have, something we fear more than anything else, it’s the loss of sexual potency and performance.

I do so while still enjoying the ability to express my desire to exercise my right to end my life in a free and dignified manner.

I don’t like an ugly picture painted of my country, but it’s the truth. Tourists’ photos are beautiful, but our day-to-day isn’t very idyllic.

God help me! The only option left to the Cuban president appears to be a “pact with the devil.”

It doesn’t matter how many complain, the Cuban State remains indifferent & only does the police work once the murder has taken place.

Last year Cuba produced about 11,500 tons and our national consumption is around 30,000 tons. We are not even halfway there.