Anna Sofía Benítez Silvente, widely known as Anna Bensi, has publicly addressed the allegations made against her mother, emphasizing that the questioning and summons were intended to "intimidate, pressure," and "unsettle" her.
In a Facebook post, Bensi recounted that her mother endured a two-hour interrogation from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, after which she was informed that she must return with legal representation within five days.
Bensi revealed that the charges against her mother involve "exposing a State Security agent." The authorities allegedly claimed the agent "has a family," has "received threats," and warned that any harm to his relatives would be her mother's responsibility.
She strongly refuted these accusations, insisting neither she nor her mother are criminals. "My mom is not a criminal; we are completely innocent," she declared, criticizing the authorities for acting "at the last minute" due to a lack of evidence.
The young woman also highlighted the ongoing threats against both her and her mother, holding the State Security directly accountable for any potential harm they might face. "If anything happens to my mom or me, it's on you," she warned.
Her mother was additionally informed that she is under "house arrest," forbidden to leave the country, and that the legal proceedings could drag on for years. Bensi attributed these statements to what she was told during or after the interrogation.
Questioning the Legal Grounds
Another critical point Bensi raised was the legality and wording of the summons. She claimed the document was "poorly drafted," with the section meant to specify the purpose of the summons left blank. She further noted that the charges against her mother pertain to an incident that occurred just the day before agents delivered the summons.
Bensi claimed the law applied against her mother was described to her as a "new law," questioning the legal foundation of the case. "A law they pulled out of their pocket," she said, questioning why her mother was initially summoned for one reason and then accused of something else.
She mentioned that her mother was informed she too would soon be summoned. In anticipation, Bensi stated she would face whatever comes "with faith" and reiterated her refusal to be silenced. "You can imprison or kill people, but you can't kill ideas," she asserted.
Faith and Protest
Bensi intertwined her political denunciation with religious references, declaring that both she and her mother act "entirely by faith" rather than by "what men say," affirming that "God has the last word."
Her message concluded with direct political slogans against the Cuban regime. Bensi declared, "your time is running out," shouted "down with the dictatorship, down with communism," and ended with "Patria y vida," calling for "freedom for all political prisoners" and "freedom for Cuba."
On Wednesday, Caridad Silvente, the mother of the Cuban content creator Anna Bensi, reported to a police unit in Havana after receiving a summons linked to State Security. She attended the interrogation at an Alamar station following the delivery of the document to her home the previous day.
During the session, she was threatened with legal action and left the station under house arrest.
FAQs on Anna Bensi's Response to Allegations
What are the accusations against Anna Bensi's mother?
Anna Bensi's mother is accused of "exposing a State Security agent," leading to threats against the agent's family.
How did Anna Bensi respond to the allegations?
Anna Bensi publicly denounced the accusations, stating that neither she nor her mother are criminals and criticized the authorities for lacking evidence.
What legal measures were taken against Anna Bensi's mother?
Anna Bensi's mother is under house arrest, prohibited from leaving the country, and faces potentially lengthy legal proceedings.
What is Anna Bensi's stance on the Cuban government?
Anna Bensi is critical of the Cuban regime, using her platform to call for the end of the dictatorship and communism, advocating for freedom.