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The Cuban people can be the protagonists of their own story, said Executive Director of the Foundation for Panamerican Democracy Rosa Maria Payá. In a one-on-one discussion with AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth, the Cuban human-rights activist explained the strategy behind Cuba Decide—a citizen initiative to bring a plebiscite as a democratic tool in the island. She spoke about her journey in becoming an activist as the daughter of killed Cuban opposition leader Oswaldo Payá and how Cubans are facing brutal repression as the military took to the streets and detained an estimated 952 people since July 11.

More than 400 people are still in prison with many facing criminal charges and torture, Payá says. She predicts the Cuban people will continue to protest.