Communist Cuba’s State Security has a long history of using street thugs to physically attack dissidents. Human rights activist Keilylli de la Mora is just their latest victim.
Via Periodico Cubano (my translation):
UNPACU activist Keilylli de la Mora attacked and her face slashed
Former Cuban political prisoner Keilylli de la Mora says she was attacked by an unknown assailant who beat her and slashed her face. while at the Malecon in Cienfuegos.
In an Instagram post, the UNPACU member explained the incident took place in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 24, while she was on her way back home accompanied by a friend.
The dissident could be seen with the left side of her face swollen and a visible slash on her check, which she said required stitches.
The also promoter of Cuba Decide says she is convinced the assailant was sent by State Security since neither her nor her friend knew the aggressor who went directly towards them and took no items from them. He just slashed her.
“For those who think that the dictatorship is not capable of anything; the dictatorship kills,” she said, placing direct blame of the Cuban regime.
Keilylli added that when she arrived at the hospital doctors refused to treat her, saying they had to wait until police arrived and opened a case.
Continue reading (in Spanish) HERE.