Trial against political prisoner Yaser García López: concluded and awaiting sentencing

Photo: Yaser García López/Facebook.

According to information received by Cubalex, the trial against political prisoner Yaser García López was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, and was concluded for sentencing.

He judgment The case was presided over by Judge Justo Gustavo Faife Hernández of the Villa Clara Provincial People's Court. It is a trial that violates fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and seeks to make an example of Yaser for his critical stance against the regime and his social media posts. Prosecutor Frank Julio Cotilla Rodríguez requested an eight-year prison sentence: six years for "propaganda against the constitutional order" and two for "public disorder.".

Yaser was arrested since March 18, 2025 for shouting anti-government slogans and for his critical posts on social media.

Current status

Yaser remains incarcerated at La Pendiente prison in Santa Clara. The evidence in the case reveals an arbitrary process aimed at silencing critical voices and punishing the exercise of freedom of expression.

Cubalex has issued an alert regarding this case and will continue to follow up and update the information as soon as new details become available.

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