Iliana Hernández and Carolina Barrero. Diario de Cuba
Journalist Iliana Hernández and art historian Carolina Barrerohave something in common: in addition to their courage in
condemning the Cuban regime s human rights violations, and not giving in to its pressure,
they are both Spanish citizens.
This
nationality has been acquired by tens of thousands of Cubans in recent years. Thanks to this status, they can, from the island, exercise
their right to vote or stand for election in Spain, and
receive financial aid.
None of this bothers the Cuban regime. Whether a Cuban votes or not in the Spanish elections does not harm it, and