Rep. Maria Salazar has sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing her concerns about the situation of José Daniel Ferrer, a prominent opposition leader in Cuba. In her letter, Rep. Salazar urged the Secretary of State to use his office’s influence to advocate for Ferrer’s release.
“Please do whatever is possible to achieve the liberation of José Daniel before his health gets any worse,” said Rep. Salazar. She added, “The regime in Cuba is a paper tiger and it will fall with just a flick of the finger. Let this serve as a warning: if anything happens to José Daniel Ferrer, there must be serious consequences. The United States and its allies cannot allow another Cuban hero to die in silence.”
Reports indicate that Ferrer has been subjected to beatings at Mar Verde prison in Santiago de Cuba over the past two weeks, placing his life at risk due to poor conditions at the facility.
Rep. Salazar emphasized that the United States holds significant power to protect individuals like Ferrer and called on Secretary Rubio to act swiftly for his release.
The full text of Rep. Salazar’s letter can be accessed online.
