Cuban Artist Fernando Almenares Rivera (Nando OBDC) Inculpated by Cuban Regime for Alleged Sabotage; Calls for Immediate Release Intensify
Cuban Artist Fernando Almenares Rivera (Nando OBDC) Inculpated by Cuban Regime for Alleged Sabotage; Calls for Immediate Release Intensify January 8, 2025 – Miami, FL – Cuban artist Fernando Almenares Rivera, known as Nando OBDC and coordinator of the independent art collective Arte Prohibido, is facing accusations from the Cuban government of engaging in sabotage activities at the Lenin Park in Havana. These allegations were made public by his wife, Adriana Machado, following a recent visit to Nando at the Cuban State Security headquarters, Villa Marista, where she was informed of the charges. According to Adriana, Nando maintains his innocence in the face of these allegations. In her communication with ADN Cuba, she shared that the artist had been linked to a fire at Lenin Park, but he denies any involvement. Nando's mother was able to visit him after five days of silence, confirming that he appeared to be in good health during their brief meeting. Following Nando's arrest, t...