The United States does not consider Cuba’s recent referendum on the country’s new constitution democratic, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement on Tuesday.
“While the regime claims Sunday’s vote was democratic, Cuban authorities harassed and detained dozens of observers and peaceful protesters, confiscating phones and devices,” Pompeo said. “Earlier this month, more than 120 activists initiated a hunger strike to send a message to the regime that the Cuban people reject these oppressive tactics. We strongly condemn these attempts to silence peaceful protests, which show that Cuba’s leaders fear the Cuban people.”
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