Cuba used the image of a minor without permission for its propaganda: The child is now a young man and resides in the United States

A Cuban mother living in Las Vegas has publicly denounced the Cuban government for using a photograph of her son without authorization. The image, which features the child—who is now a young man with a visual disability—was reportedly used during a presentation by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. The mother states the photograph was taken more than a decade ago.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the use of personal imagery by the Cuban state in its propaganda efforts. The case has gained attention as the subject of the photograph now resides in the United States, bringing the unauthorized use of his likeness to light in an international context.