A Canadian citizen jailed by Cuban authorities during unprecedented protests for political change on the island has been sent to a "work brigade" to do hard labour despite serious health problems, according to his family and advocates.
Michael Carey Abadin, 19, who holds Canadian citizenship, is in a Cuban jail accused of throwing a rock through the window of a police car during pro-democracy protests. His mother says he has contracted COVID, hepatitis and herpes and appears to be in poor shape. Cuba has denied Canada consular visits.