Family of 16-year-old teen imprisoned in Cuba makes urgent plea for his release
A 16-year-old Cuban teen, Jonathan David Muir Burgos, has been imprisoned since March following his participation in an anti-government protest in Morón, where a Communist Party office was damaged. His family and human rights organizations are urging his release, citing concerns over his health, his age, and the severity of a potential sentence. International figures and U.S. officials have expressed concern, calling his arrest an example of Cuba's crackdown on dissent.
- ▪Jonathan David Muir Burgos was arrested after taking part in an anti-government protest in Morón on March 13 that involved property damage and calls for freedom.
- ▪He faces a sabotage charge, which could result in a prison sentence extending into his 30s or 50s, despite being a minor in the eyes of international standards.
- ▪Muir suffers from a chronic skin condition and has not received scheduled medical treatment while detained in Canaleta maximum-security prison.
- ▪Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, have called on Cuba to protect Muir's rights and address state repression.
- ▪U.S. representatives and the American chargé d’affaires in Cuba have voiced concern, with some asserting that Muir's only offense was exercising freedom of expression.
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CubaFamily of 16-year-old teen imprisoned in Cuba makes urgent plea for his releaseJonathan David Muir Burgos was arrested and has been charged with sabotage following his participation in a protest and riot in Morón in March.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Jonathan David Muir Burgos is currently in a maximum-security prison in Cuba.via TelemundoShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 1, 2026, 4:21 PM EDTBy Jorge CarrascoThe family of a 16-year-old imprisoned in Cuba following an anti-government protest is pleading for his release amid worries over his health and the prospect of a long prison sentence.
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