Health Declines for Cuban Detainee Amid Hunger Strike Claims and Denials

Pedro Lorenzo Concepción, a Cuban detainee at Krome detention center in Florida, has been on a hunger strike for two weeks, protesting perceived mistreatment. Despite his ongoing protest, the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has denied any hunger strike is occurring, labeling claims as misinformation. Concepción's wife, Daimarys Hernández, asserts that his transfer from Alligator Alcatraz was a tactic to downplay the situation.

Reports indicate that his health is declining due to the refusal of food and water. Activists, including Thomas Kennedy from the Florida Immigrant Coalition, have raised alarms about the treatment of migrants, suggesting a cover-up by the government.

The ACLU has also become involved, advocating for the closure of the detention facility amid allegations of inadequate conditions. As the situation unfolds, the clash between official statements and eyewitness accounts raises significant concerns about transparency and the treatment of detainees.