Cuban Activist Bárbaro de Céspedes Blocked from Fleeing to Nicaragua

Cuban opposition activist Bárbaro de Céspedes was blocked from entering Nicaragua, preventing him from fleeing Cuba. De Céspedes, known as “The Patriot of Camagüey,” was arrested for participating in anti-communist protests and sentenced to prison. His attempt to leave Cuba was thwarted by Nicaraguan authorities, leaving him stranded. He accused Cuban and Nicaraguan officials of conspiring against him.