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Cuban Political Prisoners face harsh conditions and separation from families, highlighted by personal stories of hardship, protests, and international calls for freedom.

José Daniel Ferrer Ends Hunger Strike After Six Days of Protest
José Daniel Ferrer Ends Hunger Strike After Six Days of Protest

Published on 12/12/2024

From the Cry for Freedom to Death Behind Bars: Four 11J Protesters Have Died in Cuban Prisons
From the Cry for Freedom to Death Behind Bars: Four 11J Protesters Have Died in Cuban Prisons

Published on 12/12/2024

U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Engages with Prominent Cuban Dissidents Berta Soler and Martha Beatriz Roque
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Engages with Prominent Cuban Dissidents Berta Soler and Martha Beatriz Roque

Published on 12/11/2024

Political Prisoner Andy García on Hunger Strike: Family Warns of Deteriorating Health After Nine Days Without Food
Political Prisoner Andy García on Hunger Strike: Family Warns of Deteriorating Health After Nine Days Without Food

Published on 12/7/2024

U.S. Officials Meet with Families of Cuban Political Prisoners in Havana
U.S. Officials Meet with Families of Cuban Political Prisoners in Havana

Published on 12/7/2024

OAS Chief Condemns Death of Cuban Political Prisoner Manuel de Jesús Guillén Esplugas Following July 11 Protests
OAS Chief Condemns Death of Cuban Political Prisoner Manuel de Jesús Guillén Esplugas Following July 11 Protests

Published on 12/5/2024

Aymée Nuviola Voices Outrage Over Death of Cuban Political Prisoner Guillén Esplugas
Aymée Nuviola Voices Outrage Over Death of Cuban Political Prisoner Guillén Esplugas

Published on 12/4/2024

U.S. Criticizes Cuban Political Prisoner's Death, Demands Release of Detainees
U.S. Criticizes Cuban Political Prisoner's Death, Demands Release of Detainees

Published on 12/3/2024

Rising Outrage Over Death of Nicolás Guillén's Great-Grandson in Cuban Prison
Rising Outrage Over Death of Nicolás Guillén's Great-Grandson in Cuban Prison

Published on 12/3/2024

Díaz-Balart Condemns Death of Cuban Political Prisoner: "The Regime's Days Are Numbered"
Díaz-Balart Condemns Death of Cuban Political Prisoner: "The Regime's Days Are Numbered"

Published on 12/3/2024

Cuban Graffiti Artist Calls for Political Prisoners' Freedom at Havana Biennial
Cuban Graffiti Artist Calls for Political Prisoners' Freedom at Havana Biennial

Published on 11/28/2024

Cuban Film "Plantadas" Now Streaming on VIX, Roku, and Filmin
Cuban Film "Plantadas" Now Streaming on VIX, Roku, and Filmin

Published on 11/26/2024

Concern Grows Over Health of Cuban Political Prisoner Jailed for 36 Years
Concern Grows Over Health of Cuban Political Prisoner Jailed for 36 Years

Published on 11/26/2024

José Daniel Ferrer Rushed to Hospital Following Assault in Santiago de Cuba Prison
José Daniel Ferrer Rushed to Hospital Following Assault in Santiago de Cuba Prison

Published on 11/21/2024

Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests Shares Harrowing Testimony at European Parliament Forum for a Free Cuba
Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests Shares Harrowing Testimony at European Parliament Forum for a Free Cuba

Published on 11/13/2024

Manuel Milanés Criticizes Lack of Action on Cuban Political Prisoners: “July 11th Came and Went, and We Didn’t Act”
Manuel Milanés Criticizes Lack of Action on Cuban Political Prisoners: “July 11th Came and Went, and We Didn’t Act”

Published on 10/31/2024

Mother of Cuban Political Prisoner Suffers Stroke After Learning of Son's Beating
Mother of Cuban Political Prisoner Suffers Stroke After Learning of Son's Beating

Published on 10/24/2024

Mother of Political Prisoner from July 11th Protests Urges Cubans to Rally for His Release
Mother of Political Prisoner from July 11th Protests Urges Cubans to Rally for His Release

Published on 10/8/2024

Gerardo Hernández Defends El Micha: "Miami Has Its Inquisitors"
Gerardo Hernández Defends El Micha: "Miami Has Its Inquisitors"

Published on 9/19/2024

EU Lawmakers Demand Sanctions Over Cuba's Dire Situation and Call for José Daniel Ferrer's Release
EU Lawmakers Demand Sanctions Over Cuba's Dire Situation and Call for José Daniel Ferrer's Release

Published on 9/19/2024

Fundraising Luncheon in Miami to Support Cuban Political Prisoners
Fundraising Luncheon in Miami to Support Cuban Political Prisoners

Published on 9/18/2024

Ten Political Prisoners Attempt Suicide in Cuban Jails in 2024
Ten Political Prisoners Attempt Suicide in Cuban Jails in 2024

Published on 9/5/2024

Threats Against Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in Prison Raise Concerns
Threats Against Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in Prison Raise Concerns

Published on 8/1/2024

José Daniel Ferrer's Wife Reveals She's Been Denied Visits for Three Months
José Daniel Ferrer's Wife Reveals She's Been Denied Visits for Three Months

Published on 7/31/2024

Protest Planned at Miami Airport
Protest Planned at Miami Airport

Published on 7/26/2024

Priest Urges Families of Cuban Political Prisoners: "Do Not Be Ashamed of Them"
Priest Urges Families of Cuban Political Prisoners: "Do Not Be Ashamed of Them"

Published on 7/12/2024

Cubans Demand System Change on Social Media: "11J Continues"
Cubans Demand System Change on Social Media: "11J Continues"

Published on 7/11/2024

Peruvian TV Host José Peláez Reflects on His Father: "He Was a Political Prisoner in Cuba for 13 Years"
Peruvian TV Host José Peláez Reflects on His Father: "He Was a Political Prisoner in Cuba for 13 Years"

Published on 6/25/2024

Pregnant Cuban Political Prisoner Lisdani Rodríguez Isaac Describes Harsh Prison Life
Pregnant Cuban Political Prisoner Lisdani Rodríguez Isaac Describes Harsh Prison Life

Published on 6/16/2024

Daughter of Maykel Osorbo Leaves Cuba with Her Mother: "Heading to Lands of Freedom"
Daughter of Maykel Osorbo Leaves Cuba with Her Mother: "Heading to Lands of Freedom"

Published on 6/11/2024

Massive Screens at Madison Square Garden Display Message of Freedom for Cuba
Massive Screens at Madison Square Garden Display Message of Freedom for Cuba

Published on 5/27/2024

Ailex Marcano, Mother of Cuban Political Prisoner, Arrives in the U.S.
Ailex Marcano, Mother of Cuban Political Prisoner, Arrives in the U.S.

Published on 5/24/2024