Cuban political prisoner Yunaykis Linares Rodríguez has been detained since June 2nd and is currently being held at the detention center known as El Vivac.after being arrested amid the protests that took place in Santa Amalia, Arroyo Naranjo municipality, in Havana.
More than ten days after his arrest, reports of arbitrary actions, institutional violence, and threats to revoke his parole continue.
According to her family, Yunaykis was assaulted during her arrest and later at the El Capri police station and inside the Vivac itself, where she is currently being held in isolation.
Her mother, Yurka Rodríguez, has tried to see her on several occasions, including a visit on June 11, but authorities prevented her from having direct access. She could only observe her through a window of the room where she is being held and hear her screams. asking for help.
They also did not allow him to bring in the food he was carrying and would be confined She was placed in a room with HIV and hepatitis patients, and her mattress was removed. It was also reported that she was scheduled to be transferred to the ‘El Guatao’ Women's Prison on June 11, but this was postponed due to a lack of fuel.
The family also reported that the authorities are trying to justify his continued imprisonment by alleging a supposed psychiatric disorder. According to information received by his relatives, There is an intention to take her to a psychiatric center for an evaluation. They are not sure if this has already happened.
Cubalex reminds us that the use of alleged Mental illnesses, nervous breakdowns, or states of emotional vulnerability are used to discredit detainees, dissidents, or political prisoners. This is part of a documented pattern of repression in Cuba. These practices seek to delegitimize reports of state violence and portray victims as unstable or delusional.
Family members also reported that Yunaykis had has been on hunger and thirst strike since at least June 5, although the latter had already been abandoned due to the deterioration of its physical condition.
Regarding his legal situation, the sector chief identified as Yosvany indicated to his mother days ago that “it's going to be revoked,” in reference to the possible revocation of the parole that the young woman had since 2025. However, so far there is no official confirmation or legal documentation delivered to the family.
Furthermore, a duty officer informed the family that they intend to transfer her to a psychiatric ward for evaluation. The family also reported constant contradictions, a lack of information, and overbearing attitudes on the part of officers involved in the case, including an officer identified as Yessenia.
Cubalex also reports on the arrest of Luis Alberto Reyes López, husband of Yunaykis' mother, who is also being held in the Vivac prison.
Cubalex's lawyer, Raudiel Peña, warned that judicial inactivity during weekends undermines constitutional guarantees and leaves detainees completely unprotected. He explained that, since more than 72 hours had passed since the arrest, the Habeas Corpus remedy In practice, it becomes “frozen” and loses legal effectiveness, indefinitely prolonging the legal uncertainty of the detained persons.
Linares' mother attempted to file the appeal on Friday, June 5th, but the court was closed, as they were reportedly only operating from Monday to Thursday. On another attempt, her request was denied because the complaint number was missing.
Cubalex demands the immediate cessation of the arbitrary actions against Yunaykis Linares Rodríguez, guarantees for her physical and psychological integrity, effective access for her family and legal defense, as well as the cessation of the persecution against her and her immediate release.