“It’s extremely insensitive”: Beyonce and Jay-Z slammed by activist for their trip to Cuba – See Photos

Beyonce and Jay-Z are being criticized for spending their fifth anniversary in Cuba.

Mauricio Claver-Carone, the Executive Director of Cuba Democracy Advocates in Washington, D.C., a group dedicated to promoting democracy in the Caribbean country, blasted the hip-hop power couple for vacationing in the communist nation.

“There are women getting beaten on a daily basis, women who are being jailed for no reason … people are fighting for their freedom,” he told TMZ, claiming Beyonce and Jay-Z’s failed to educate themselves on Cuba’s human rights violations before making the trip. “It’s extremely insensitive,” he added.

News of the visit spread when Beyonce and Jay-Z were photographed in Havana earlier this week, dining at local restaurants and touring historical locations. But it remains unclear why they chose to visit the region to celebrate their April 4 wedding anniversary.

The Associated Press notes America’s 51-year embargo makes it illegal for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba solely for tourism. Travelers can visit the country legally by obtaining a “cultural exchange” license, however.

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which approves travel to the country, would not comment on Beyonce and Jay-Z’s individual case.

This is not the first time the “Love On Top” singer has offended in recent weeks.

When Beyonce, who has recently referred to herself as a “modern day feminist,” released her newest single, “Bow Down/I Been On,” on March 17, she was criticized for the song’s seemingly misogynistic lyrics.

Power couple: Beyonce and Jay-Z stepped out in Havana, Cuba, on Thursday as they dined out for lunch to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary

Power couple: Beyonce and Jay-Z stepped out in Havana, Cuba, on Thursday as they dined out for lunch to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary

Cuban police stop people than want to see Beyonce during a visit of the US singer to Havana
Cuban police stop people than want to see Beyonce during a visit of the US singer to Havana

Backup: Police were called to keep the crowds at bay after Beyonce and Jay-Z were mobbed on the streets of Havana

Mobbed: La Guarida restaurant provided this handout photo of Beyonce's visit that quickly became mobbed

Mobbed: La Guarida restaurant provided this handout photo of Beyonce’s visit that quickly became mobbed

All eyes: Jay-Z appeared to stare protectively of his wife who carefully stepped behind him in heels as they walked into the flash of waiting cameras

All eyes: Jay-Z appeared to stare protectively of his wife who carefully stepped behind him in heels as they walked into the flash of waiting cameras

Beaming beauty: Beyonce otherwise beamed and smiled for the cameras and her fans while described by a waitress to have not been wearing a drop of makeup

Beaming beauty: Beyonce otherwise beamed and smiled for the cameras and her fans while described by a waitress to have not been wearing a drop of makeup

Causing a stir: Jay-Z puffed away on a Cuban cigar as they toured the area flanked by a bodyguard

Causing a stir: Jay-Z puffed away on a Cuban cigar as they toured the area flanked by a bodyguard

 

Fan frenzy: Crowds assembled outside the Saratoga hotel in a bid to catch a glimpse of the singer in Old Havana

Fan frenzy: Crowds assembled outside the Saratoga hotel in a bid to catch a glimpse of the singer in Old Havana

Ain¿t marriage grand: Beyonce leaves the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, where she is celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary with Jay-Z, on Friday
Ain¿t marriage grand: Beyonce leaves the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, where she is celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary with Jay-Z, on Friday

Ain’t marriage grand: Beyonce leaves the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, where she is celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary with Jay-Z, on Friday

The king and queen of Cuba: The pop diva and her rapper husband made a balcony appearance for adoring fans, capturing the scene on their cameras
The king and queen of Cuba: The pop diva and her rapper husband made a balcony appearance for adoring fans, capturing the scene on their cameras
Don't rain on my parade: Bad weather didn't stop the power couple from making a balcony appearance for their adoring fans
Don’t rain on my parade: Bad weather didn’t stop the power couple from making a balcony appearance for their adoring fans
Star-struck: Fans lining a street outside the Saratoga Hotel waited to catch a glimpse of the power couple
Star-struck: Fans lining a street outside the Saratoga Hotel waited to catch a glimpse of the power couple
Tight security: The Single Ladies singer emerged from the Saratoga Hotel amid tight security after a crowd got too close for comfort earlier in the week
Tight security: The Single Ladies singer emerged from the Saratoga Hotel amid tight security after a crowd got too close for comfort earlier in the week

Hitting the streets: The singer and her husband have been lapping up the Cuban culture in recent days as they celebrate five years of marriage

Hitting the streets: The singer and her husband have been lapping up the Cuban culture in recent days as they celebrate five years of marriage

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