Pineda, who is the author of the song ‘Ponle corazon’ (Put your Heart on It) and lives in the Madrid neighborhood of Vallecas, pointed out that Cuba is not alone and in the light of difficulties, what it needs is to ‘solve the problems among Cubans, without violence or vandalism.’

I have received threats from those of ‘Patria y Vida’ (Homeland and Life) and its composer appeared at a popular television program, something I will never do, said the musician, who was born in Baracoa, eastern Guantanamo province.

Regarding the July 11 events in Cuba, Pineda said that there are many manipulations about it, but I reject vandalism and violence.

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