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Surge in Political Prisoners in Cuba Amidst Wave of Arrests
Surge in Political Prisoners in Cuba Amidst Wave of Arrests

Published on 12/11/2024

U.S. Demands Release of Political Prisoners in Cuba: "Their Families Continue to Suffer"
U.S. Demands Release of Political Prisoners in Cuba: "Their Families Continue to Suffer"

Published on 12/12/2024

Cuban Exiles Project Political Prisoners' Images in Front of Cuban Embassy in Washington
Cuban Exiles Project Political Prisoners' Images in Front of Cuban Embassy in Washington

Published on 12/11/2024

Political Prisoner Andy García on Hunger Strike for 11 Days; Parents Protest Outside Prison
Political Prisoner Andy García on Hunger Strike for 11 Days; Parents Protest Outside Prison

Published on 12/9/2024

José Daniel Ferrer Embarks on Hunger Strike in Santiago de Cuba Prison
José Daniel Ferrer Embarks on Hunger Strike in Santiago de Cuba Prison

Published on 12/6/2024

José Daniel Ferrer Reports Assault in Santiago de Cuba Prison
José Daniel Ferrer Reports Assault in Santiago de Cuba Prison

Published on 12/2/2024

Yordenis Ugás Urges Cuban Solidarity Against the Regime and for Political Prisoners' Freedom
Yordenis Ugás Urges Cuban Solidarity Against the Regime and for Political Prisoners' Freedom

Published on 11/27/2024

Release of 131 Political Prisoners in Venezuela Signals New Chapter in Human Rights Debate
Release of 131 Political Prisoners in Venezuela Signals New Chapter in Human Rights Debate

Published on 11/18/2024

Amnesty International Urges Global Support for Human Rights in Cuba
Amnesty International Urges Global Support for Human Rights in Cuba

Published on 11/5/2024

Abusive Treatment of 11J Protester Lisdiani Rodríguez Isaac Reported at Guamajal Prison
Abusive Treatment of 11J Protester Lisdiani Rodríguez Isaac Reported at Guamajal Prison

Published on 11/1/2024

EU Human Rights Envoy Meets with Carolina Barrero in Brussels
EU Human Rights Envoy Meets with Carolina Barrero in Brussels

Published on 10/26/2024

Yordenis Ugás Hopes for El Taiger's Recovery: "May He Become a Better Person"
Yordenis Ugás Hopes for El Taiger's Recovery: "May He Become a Better Person"

Published on 10/5/2024

Political Prisoner Numbers Drop in Cuba: Suicide, Forced Exile, and 13 Sentences Completed
Political Prisoner Numbers Drop in Cuba: Suicide, Forced Exile, and 13 Sentences Completed

Published on 9/22/2024

Nelva Ortega, Wife of Cuban Political Prisoner José Daniel Ferrer, Alleges "Slow Death" in Confinement
Nelva Ortega, Wife of Cuban Political Prisoner José Daniel Ferrer, Alleges "Slow Death" in Confinement

Published on 9/11/2024

Lis Cuesta Expresses Gratitude Towards Her Bodyguards: "They Give So Much for So Little"
Lis Cuesta Expresses Gratitude Towards Her Bodyguards: "They Give So Much for So Little"

Published on 9/6/2024

Popular Discontent in Cuba: 691 Protests and Complaints Recorded in August
Popular Discontent in Cuba: 691 Protests and Complaints Recorded in August

Published on 9/2/2024

UN Condemns Forced Labor Imposed on Political Prisoners in Cuba
UN Condemns Forced Labor Imposed on Political Prisoners in Cuba

Published on 8/29/2024

Plantadas Director: "The Film is Gradually Spreading Across Cuba"
Plantadas Director: "The Film is Gradually Spreading Across Cuba"

Published on 8/15/2024

Report Unveils Torture Methods in Cuban Prisons
Report Unveils Torture Methods in Cuban Prisons

Published on 8/8/2024

Chile Rejects Nicolás Maduro's Election Victory: "Attempted Electoral Fraud"
Chile Rejects Nicolás Maduro's Election Victory: "Attempted Electoral Fraud"

Published on 8/7/2024

Cuban Priest Reveals: "I've Considered Asking God for Things to Get Worse"
Cuban Priest Reveals: "I've Considered Asking God for Things to Get Worse"

Published on 8/5/2024

Cubans Protest at Haila's Concert in Madrid
Cubans Protest at Haila's Concert in Madrid

Published on 7/23/2024

Miami Hosts Procession for Our Lady of Charity, Advocating for Cuba's Freedom on 11J Anniversary
Miami Hosts Procession for Our Lady of Charity, Advocating for Cuba's Freedom on 11J Anniversary

Published on 7/12/2024

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Honors 11J Prisoners: "Don't Let Them Be Forgotten"
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Honors 11J Prisoners: "Don't Let Them Be Forgotten"

Published on 7/11/2024

Marco Rubio Reflects on Third Anniversary of 11J: "Cubans Are Worse Off Now"
Marco Rubio Reflects on Third Anniversary of 11J: "Cubans Are Worse Off Now"

Published on 7/11/2024

Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido Released After Three Grueling Years in Jail
Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido Released After Three Grueling Years in Jail

Published on 7/10/2024

Yunior Morales Highlights U.S. Grocery Shopping: "This is Freedom"
Yunior Morales Highlights U.S. Grocery Shopping: "This is Freedom"

Published on 7/10/2024

Alberto Reyes: "True Victory of a Corrupt Power Isn't Jailing Dissidents"
Alberto Reyes: "True Victory of a Corrupt Power Isn't Jailing Dissidents"

Published on 7/6/2024

State Security Threatens Journalist José Luis Tan with Jail if He Leaves Home on July 11
State Security Threatens Journalist José Luis Tan with Jail if He Leaves Home on July 11

Published on 7/6/2024

Cuba Próxima: "Our Nation Endures Its Darkest Hours"
Cuba Próxima: "Our Nation Endures Its Darkest Hours"

Published on 6/24/2024

Son of Professor Pedro Albert Exposes Dire Conditions of His Father in Prison
Son of Professor Pedro Albert Exposes Dire Conditions of His Father in Prison

Published on 6/16/2024

Civil Society Launches Campaign to Highlight the Plight of Political Prisoners in Cuba
Civil Society Launches Campaign to Highlight the Plight of Political Prisoners in Cuba

Published on 6/4/2024

Cuban Regime Releases Pregnant Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests
Cuban Regime Releases Pregnant Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests

Published on 5/29/2024

Cubans with I-220A Protest at Cuban Embassy in Washington, Chant "Murderers"
Cubans with I-220A Protest at Cuban Embassy in Washington, Chant "Murderers"

Published on 5/21/2024