The United States slammed Cuba’s referendum on revision of its constitution, calling it “carefully managed political theater and repression of public debate.”

The statement issued by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says “this document also fails to guarantee the Cuban people their fundamental freedoms.”

“While the regime claims Sunday’s vote was democratic, Cuban authorities harassed and detained dozens of observers and peaceful protestors, confiscating phones and devices. Earlier this month more than 120 activists initiated a hunger strike to send a message to the regime that the Cuban people reject these oppressive tactics. We strongly condemn these attempts to silence peaceful protests, which show that Cuba’s leaders fear the Cuban people,” the statement reads.

Washington urged the democracies of the world to join them and support the people of Cuba and their peaceful calls for democratic reform.