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Demand the release of Cuban artist

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Sign the petition to the Cuban Embassy in the UK demanding Luis Manuel’s immediate release.

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Luis Manuel is an artist who was imprisoned after he shared online that he was going to join large protests in Cuba. Help tell the Cuban authorities to release Luis Manuel immediately.

When the Cuban authorities announced a new law designed to silence artists, Decree 349, Luis became a leader of a diverse group of artists, journalists and activists in the country who defended the right to freedom of expression. 

He posted a video online, saying he would be taking part with others in one of the largest demonstrations Cuba had seen in decades. But he was arrested before the protest took place and taken to Guanajay maximum security prison, where he has been since 2023.

Luis Manuel was sentenced to five years in prison after a trial behind closed doors. In prison, his health declined, and he’s not getting proper medical care. 

Freedom of expression is a human right. Wherever this right to protest is threatened, injustice can thrive. 

Act now and help tell the Cuban authorities to release Luis Manuel immediately.