A public habeas corpus hearing for Ernesto Ricardo Medina and Kamil Zayas Pérez, detained by State Security in Holguín province since February 6, 2026, is scheduled for Thursday, February 12 at 9:00 a.m. at the Provincial Court of Holguín's First Criminal Chamber, as announced by Ciudadanía y Libertad on X during the 59-minute reporting window ending at 8:16 PM UTC on February 11. The hearing, filed by Yanet Rodríguez Sánchez, will be presided over by Judge Lic. Marcos Michel Betancourt Leyva, with all parties required to participate per a February 9 ruling, according to the Ciudadanía y Libertad post. The Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Holguín must address detention conditions, present case documents, formal detention reasons, and the procedural status of the young men. Ciudadanía y Libertad stated it will monitor the hearing and any responses from the Prosecutor's Office and criminal investigation, noting that silence reinforces impunity. The announcement recommends attendees arrive by 8:00 a.m. or earlier at Calle Prado No. 273, between Mártires and Maceo streets.
