Vamos a fundar una ciudad-estado en el territorio ya libre de nuestra Cuba, como ejemplo de excepción para el hemisferio americano y para la civilización occidental como un todo, hoy ambos tan amenazados por el totalitarismo global.

Suma tu nombre si te interesa saber más sobre este proyecto profético que hemos llamado Taiwantánamo de manera temporal (Taiwán+Guantánamo), pero que es en realidad la creación de una Nueva Cuba Libre en la Vieja Cuba Esclava.

Seamos realistas: pidamos lo imposible.

La política es el arte de imaginar primero que otros la realidad.

Te amo.

Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo
OrlandoLuisPardoLazo@gmail.com
https://orlandoluispardolazo.com

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Cubans without Cuba, in our efforts to emancipate our Little Island, have launched this citizen initiative that is a vision of a promised land in liberty and fraternity: the Utopia of Taiwantánamo.

We are building a city-state in the free territory of Cuba, as an exceptional example for the Americas and for Western civilization as well, which today are threatened by global totalitarianism.

Add your name if you are interested in knowing more about this prophetic project that we have temporarily called Taiwantánamo (Taiwan + Guantánamo), but which is actually the creation of a New Free Cuba inside the Old Captive Cuba.

Let's be realistic, demand the impossible. Politics is the art of imagining reality before others.

The opponents and activists for racial equality were arrested at their home after their house was stormed by Ministry of Interior Special Troops. (Also known as Black Wasps) This Special Troops through Munoz Gonzalez from the second floor and shot Garro Alfonso in her leg with a rubber bullet in Marianao, Habana Cuba.

Sonia Garro Alfonso also belongs to Cuban Independent Organizations for the Civil Rights. She leads an Independent Cultural Center where her husband does work with children from this marginal neighborhood. Sonia has been arrested for her activities several times, but she was released after a few days. During one of Sonia’s longer arrests periods, her husband Ramon, who is considered a peaceful, big, man and a former Afro-Cuban dancer, climbed to the roof of his half-built house with a machete in hand as symbol of slavery freedom and claimed freedom for his wife. This protest was recorded and posted on You Tube.

The couple has been transferred to jail without trail.

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Sonia Garro Alfonso, del Movimiento Pacifista Cubano Damas de Blanco y su esposo Ramón Alejandro Muñoz González, activista for los Derechos Humanos han sido arrestados desde el pasado 18 de Marzo y han sido transferidos a una cárcel de máxima seguridad sin previo juicio.

Los opositores y activistas por las igualdades raciales fueron arrestados en su casa, después que ésta fuera asaltada por las Fuerzas de Tropas Especiales (conocidas como las Avispas Negras) que tiraron a Muñoz Gonzáles desde el segundo piso y le dispararon una bala de goma a Garro Alfonso en su propia casa en Marianao, Habana Cuba.

Sonia Garro Alfonso pertenece a diferentes Organizaciones Independientes por los Derechos Civiles de Cuba. También dirige un Centro Cultural Independiente donde su esposo trabaja con niños de barrios marginales. Sonia ha sido arrestada varias veces por sus actividades y ha sido liberada algunos dias después. Durante un arresto más prolongado y al ver que Sonia no era liberada, su esposo Ramón, considerado un hombre grande y pacífico y ex-bailador de danzas Afro-cubanas, se subió al techo de su casa a medio construir y con machete en mano como símbolo de libertad de esclavos pidio libertad para su esposa.

Esta protesta fue grabada y descargada en You Tube.
La pareja ha sido transferida a una carcel sin juicio.

En 1915 un grupo de veteranos "mambises" -así llamaban a los insurrectos contra el colonialismo español en Cuba- "y sus simpatizantes" suscribieron una carta al papa Benedicto XV solicitándole que nombrara patrona de Cuba a la Virgen de la Caridad de El Cobre, y fueron complacidos.

Las recientes nunca vistas procesiones y actos católicos en preparación del aniversario 400 del hallazgo de la imagen de la Virgen de la Caridad en 1612 y el anuncio de la próxima visita de S.S. Benedicto XVI a Cuba son oscurecidos por manipulaciones políticas anti-nacionales y violaciones de derecho de los ciudadanos, consecuencias de esos actos religiosos en carencia del orden legal social indispensable para efectuarlos; lo cual es contraproducente a los fines de la Religión.

Parece conveniente, e internet lo facilita, que aquellos a quienes hoy comparan a los "mambises" -los activistas por los derechos humanos que sin otra arma que la libre expresión ni sitio donde ocultarse de la represión toman ejemplo de los insurrectos de antaño- sus simpatizantes, así como quienes ajenos a su posición política se sientan católicos, o sin serlo se interesen por una difusión del cristianismo en Cuba que no pague el precio de manipulación política ni costo represivo, nos dirijamos a S.S. Benedicto XVI en petición.

También necesaria porque la Iglesia adoptó en Cuba una política de apoyo al Gobierno, y lo reconoce en el informe de la Iglesia "Las relaciones Estado-Iglesia en la Cuba de hoy (Segmento)", publicado en la Revista Palabra Nueva, número 195, abril, 2010: El 3 de agosto del 2006 con el llamado de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Cuba (C.O.C.C.) a orar por Fidel Castro:"/… La Iglesia se pronunció/…/ los obispos no estaban pidiendo otra cosa que asegurar la estabilidad del Estado cubano…"El 25 de febrero de 2008, el Pleno de COCC volvió a emitir otra declaración oficial/…/ Raúl Castro," (fue) "elegido presidente el 24 de febrero"/.../" los obispos ofrecieron en su nuevo mensaje "un voto de confianza" al presidente Raúl Castro y a su gobierno/..."

Este apoyo es evidente en declaraciones públicas del arzobispo de La Habana, cardenal Jaime Ortega Alamino.

Y las procesiones y actos mencionados parecen supeditados a esos fines ajenos a la Fe y desperdiciar la oportunidad de llevar el mensaje de Cristo a multitudes ignorantes de la religión, convocadas a esos actos.

Como suele ser obstáculo al firmar una carta colectiva el estar la persona de acuerdo con algún punto pero rechazar otro y por ello no suscribir ninguno -y como la tercera petición atañe a doctrina de la Iglesia- las peticiones están numeradas para que el firmante en desacuerdo con alguna, la excluya, y, en ese caso de disentir, coloque ante su firma solamente los números de aquellas peticiones que si suscribe.

In its history of repression, the regime has run concentration camps, separated children and parents, driven thousands to escape the "prison Island" only to find death at sea or on foreign shores, those who dare speak out are imprisoned and tortured in jail and their families become outcasts, Castro's regime also extorts those who reach freedom in exile and leave loved ones behind.

The regime has driven a once thriving country to become the western hemisphere's poorest country, second only to Haiti. The mere act of allowing irreplaceable historic architecture to crumble in neglect is a crime. The environmental threats in polluting and pillaging the island’s natural resources go unchecked.

Exporting their brand of totalitarianism is something all Latin America knows very well and the Castros main objective is perpetuating themselves in power at any cost.

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Desde el inicio del gobierno de Castro en Cuba, enero de 1959, su régimen ha cometido numerosos crímenes contra el pueblo cubano. Líder en el principio bajo el disfraz de ser un luchador por la libertad no socialista, Fidel Castro tomó una fortaleza, y posteriormente procedió a dividir a las familias cubanas, encarcelar, manteniendo las ejecuciones públicas como un medio para inculcar el miedo y el control.

En su historia de represión, el régimen se mantenido campos de concentración, los niños separados y padres de familia, miles obligados a escapar de la "cárcel isla", sólo para encontrar la muerte en el mar o en las costas extranjeras, los que se atreven a hablar son encarcelados y torturados en la cárcel y sus familiares son rechazados en la comunidad, el régimen de Castro también extorsiona a los que alcanzar la libertad en el exilio y dejan atrás a sus seres queridos.

El régimen ha llevado a un país una vez próspero para convertirse en el país más pobre del hemisferio occidental, sólo superado por Haití. El mero hecho de permitir que la arquitectura histórica irremplazable a desmoronarse en el abandono es un delito. Las amenazas ambientales, la contaminación y el saqueo de los recursos naturales de la isla siguen sin control.

Exportación de su marca de totalitarismo es algo que todos los de América Latina conocen muy bien y el objetivo principal de Castro es perpetuarse en el poder a cualquier precio....

Following the death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, an imprisoned Cuban and human rights advocate who was on hunger strike from December 3, 2009-February 24, 2010 demanding his most basic human rights, many have assumed a hunger strike requesting the same basic human rights for political prisoners as Orlando Zapata Tamayo. Some activists, like Guillermo Fariñas and Felix Bonne Carcasses, have even expressed their willingness to die for the cause of freedom and human rights, as did Orlando Zapata Tamayo.

We strongly urge you to demand the release of all individuals who have been arrested and convicted on the basis of their peaceful political activities and their efforts to promote and protect basic human rights in Cuba. In addition, we urge you to demand the prompt medical care of all political prisoners who are suffering from serious medical conditions.

While all Cuban human rights defenders remain in detention, we urge you to ensure that they no longer be subjected to further torture and abuse. According to the international human rights law, all persons held in detention must be treated with humanity and dignity and that they must not be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and the UN Body of Principles for the Protection of all Persons Under Any Form of Detention or Imprisonment). According to the 1998 UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, which Cuba actively participated in drafting and passing, all persons have the right to effective access to participation in the government of their country and in the conduct of public affairs. The Declaration also provides that everyone has the right "freely to publish, impart or disseminate to others views, information and knowledge on all human rights and fundamental freedoms."

We call on the Cuban government to recognize the important work of Cuban human rights defenders, cease the persecution of these valiant men and women, and liberate those detained.

I am deeply concerned by recent reports of the substandard conditions of medical attention that Zapata Tamayo has received, as well as the conditions of his detention. He was reportedly deprived of water for 16 days by prison officials.

I strongly urge you to order the release of Orlando Zapata Tamayo and all other individuals who have been arrested and convicted on the basis of their peaceful political activities and their efforts to promote and protect basic human rights in Cuba.

According to the 1998 UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, which Cuba actively participated in drafting and passing, all persons have the right to effective access to participation in the government of their country and in the conduct of public affairs. The Declaration also provides that everyone has the right "freely to publish, impart or disseminate to others views, information and knowledge on all human rights and fundamental freedoms." The important work of Cuban human rights defenders should be recognized by the government and they should be supported rather than persecuted.

While they remain in detention, I urge you to ensure that Orlando Zapata Tamayo is not subjected to further abuse and that his conditions of detention meet basic international standards. International human rights law requires that all persons held in detention are treated with humanity and dignity and that they are not subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. The Cuban government should ensure the application of the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and the UN Body of Principles for the Protection of all Persons Under Any Form of Detention or Imprisonment, which further elaborate the basic standards to be achieved in ensuring respect for the rights of detainees.

I will continue to monitor these cases closely and appreciate your immediate attention to this important matter.

This petition is one of many baby steps because I believe we need to get our foot in the door. All this talking about the concert in Cuba and all the different opinions is just the recipe I have been praying for. What we should do is ask God to break down the invisible wall of darkness that separates millions of families for 50 years!

Break the chains that are rooted in pride. We must put pride aside. The beautiful Cuban people have suffered enough. Lets get over to Cuba to restore, rebuild, and love. This action of love and mercy will bless millions and extend to healing the nation of the United States and the world. For Truth sets the captive free! The power of love is the greatest, it rides on a vessel of faith because of the One who made us.

I have envisioned the day will come. Like a caterpillar morphs into a butterfly, so is the freedom of Cuba. Lets light a candle of love with our heart and prayers. These things equal peace which is what we all want therefore the power of choice is in our hands so please sign this petition and join me in agreement for a free nation of Cuba.

I want to add to my petition the information from my trip to Cuba after 50 years. Cuba was in the 50s the 3rd most advanced Latin American country and now it is a third world country, this I witnessed with my own eyes. It is urgent that we labor for their freedom before we are all silenced.
Thank-you.

José Daniel Ferrer García, 34
Local coordinator of the Varela Project, independent journalist
Sentence: 25 years
Date of arrest: 19 March 2003
Home town: Santiago de Cuba
Prison: Combinado del Este Prison, Havana

Luis Enrique Ferrer García, 31
Local coordinator of the Varela Project
Sentence: 28 years
Date of arrest: 19 March 2003
Home town: Puerto Padre, Las Tunas province
Prison: Carlos J. Finlay Hospital, Havana

Background

As Coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement (Movimento Cristiano Liberación-MCL) in the province of Las Tunas, Luis Enrique Ferrer organized groups of people who were able to collect hundreds of signatures for the Varela Project. As a result of the work that put organizers like Luis Enrique Ferrer and his older brother, independent journalist José Daniel Ferrer at great personal risk, over 11,020 signatures were collected and presented to the National Assembly in May 2002. Luis Enrique Ferrer personally presented copies of the signatures to visiting foreign legislators.

Luis Enrique Ferrer received the longest sentence of all of those arrested in the recent crackdown. He was sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment and is currently being held at the prison Combinado del Este in Havana. It is unclear why Mr. Ferrer received such a particularly long sentence. His prison conditions are harsh. In a dark cell, no larger than 8 by 4 feet, with nowhere to sleep but a concrete platform, Luis Enrique Ferrer is reported to be suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhea. Mr. Ferrer is being held in solitary confinement and is being subjected to additional punishment as a result of his refusal to wear prison uniform.

José Daniel Ferrer, sentenced to 25 years, is reported to be in similar conditions in a prison in Pinar del Rio. He is being held in solitary confinement in a cell reported to be approximately nine by three feet and completely dark. The cell has no water supply, José Daniel only has access to water when it is brought to him by the guards.

Luis Enrique Ferrer, born August 27, 1976, in the province of Santiago de Cuba, is a man of humble origins. As a fisherman, he had his first confrontation with the regime when officials confiscated the fish that he had caught to feed his family. He and his brother, José Daniel Ferrer, age 32, have played an active role in the young, but growing, human rights and democracy movement within the island.

According to other activists who have worked with Luis Enrique in Cuba, before being imprisoned, he was a pioneer in organizing seminars and workshops on human rights and civic education for Santiago de Cuba. José Daniel Ferrer, apart from collecting signatures for the Varela Project, is an independent journalist whose work often deals with human rights issues.

http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/defenders/hrd_cuba/hrd_cuba_garcia.htm

In October 2004, Luis Enrique Ferrer García, the youngest of the 75 dissidents arrested in March 2003, was reportedly stripped and beaten by prison guards and officials in the Youth Prison of Santa Clara.

http://asiapacific.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGAMR250022005?open&of=ENG-CUB