Jorge González also died in Sunday air crash . Dozens of anti - government activists arrested on their way to Payá 's funeral . The initiative was largely ignored by Cuba 's leaders , but former President Jimmy Carter highlighted Payá 's work during his trip to Cuba , the first made by a former U.S. president to Cuba since the 1959 revolution . Cuban police said they are investigating the circumstances of Paya 's death .
Jorge González also died in Sunday air crash . Dozens of anti - government activists arrested on their way to Payá 's funeral . Cuban police said they are investigating the circumstances of Paya 's death .