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Explore the Cuban Judicial System's challenges, highlighted by controversial sentences, delayed trials, and criticism from figures like priests and dissidents advocating change.

"Dark Times Behind Bars: José Alejandro Rodríguez Gelín Shares His Prison Experience"
"Dark Times Behind Bars: José Alejandro Rodríguez Gelín Shares His Prison Experience"

Published on 11/30/2025

Cuban Political Prisoner Yosvany Rosell García in Critical Condition with Kidney Failure After 37-Day Hunger Strike
Cuban Political Prisoner Yosvany Rosell García in Critical Condition with Kidney Failure After 37-Day Hunger Strike

Published on 11/29/2025

Alejandro Gil's Secretive Trial: Cuban Regime Pushes for Life Imprisonment
Alejandro Gil's Secretive Trial: Cuban Regime Pushes for Life Imprisonment

Published on 11/24/2025

Sandro Castro Comments on Alejandro Gil's Controversial Case
Sandro Castro Comments on Alejandro Gil's Controversial Case

Published on 11/24/2025

Alejandro Gil's Sister Claims Díaz-Canel Is "Least to Blame" in Legal Proceedings
Alejandro Gil's Sister Claims Díaz-Canel Is "Least to Blame" in Legal Proceedings

Published on 11/23/2025

Man Arrested in Alquízar for Alleged Assault on a Minor
Man Arrested in Alquízar for Alleged Assault on a Minor

Published on 11/21/2025

Former Cuban Minister Alejandro Gil's Trial Reaches Conclusion
Former Cuban Minister Alejandro Gil's Trial Reaches Conclusion

Published on 11/14/2025

Former Spy René González Calls for Public Trial of Alejandro Gil Amidst Rising Skepticism of Cuba's Judicial System
Former Spy René González Calls for Public Trial of Alejandro Gil Amidst Rising Skepticism of Cuba's Judicial System

Published on 11/10/2025

Who is Defending Alejandro Gil in Court? Meet His High-Profile Lawyer
Who is Defending Alejandro Gil in Court? Meet His High-Profile Lawyer

Published on 11/6/2025

María Victoria Gil Reveals Brother's Health Decline: "Lost 50 Pounds, He's Deteriorated"
María Victoria Gil Reveals Brother's Health Decline: "Lost 50 Pounds, He's Deteriorated"

Published on 11/6/2025

Cuban Regime Denies Corruption in Judicial System Amid Calls for Public Trial of Alejandro Gil
Cuban Regime Denies Corruption in Judicial System Amid Calls for Public Trial of Alejandro Gil

Published on 11/3/2025

Cuban Musician Cándido Fabré Calls for Release of Detained Band Member in Mayabeque
Cuban Musician Cándido Fabré Calls for Release of Detained Band Member in Mayabeque

Published on 10/26/2025

Mother and Stepfather in Havana Sentenced for Child Neglect and Severe Crimes Against Daughters
Mother and Stepfather in Havana Sentenced for Child Neglect and Severe Crimes Against Daughters

Published on 10/19/2025

Gilbertman Photos Spark Buzz After a Decade Behind Bars
Gilbertman Photos Spark Buzz After a Decade Behind Bars

Published on 10/16/2025

Man Found Dead in Santiago de Cuba Home Amid Suspected Robbery
Man Found Dead in Santiago de Cuba Home Amid Suspected Robbery

Published on 10/9/2025

Former Judge Melody González Faces Interrogation Upon Return to Cuba
Former Judge Melody González Faces Interrogation Upon Return to Cuba

Published on 10/9/2025

U.S. Recognizes Credible Fear for Cuban 11J Protester Sentenced in Havana
U.S. Recognizes Credible Fear for Cuban 11J Protester Sentenced in Havana

Published on 9/26/2025

Cuban Regime Sentences Political Prisoner's Wife to 14 Years for "Propaganda Against Constitutional Order"
Cuban Regime Sentences Political Prisoner's Wife to 14 Years for "Propaganda Against Constitutional Order"

Published on 9/25/2025

Cuban Justice System Fails to Protect Child, Says Mother in Exile
Cuban Justice System Fails to Protect Child, Says Mother in Exile

Published on 9/10/2025

Gruesome Murder of Dismembered Man in Santiago de Cuba Continues to Shock
Gruesome Murder of Dismembered Man in Santiago de Cuba Continues to Shock

Published on 9/1/2025

Eighth Deportation Flight from the U.S. to Cuba Arrives in 2025
Eighth Deportation Flight from the U.S. to Cuba Arrives in 2025

Published on 8/28/2025

Cuban Woman Found Dead After Alleged Murder by Ex-Partner in Havana
Cuban Woman Found Dead After Alleged Murder by Ex-Partner in Havana

Published on 8/17/2025

Woman Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of Partner in Santiago de Cuba
Woman Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of Partner in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 7/10/2025

Heartfelt Farewell for Cuban Political Prisoner Who Died After Hunger Strike
Heartfelt Farewell for Cuban Political Prisoner Who Died After Hunger Strike

Published on 7/10/2025

Cuban Receives 20-Year Sentence for Drug Smuggling Inside Air Conditioner
Cuban Receives 20-Year Sentence for Drug Smuggling Inside Air Conditioner

Published on 6/25/2025

Updates on Former Cuban Judge Melody González's Case
Updates on Former Cuban Judge Melody González's Case

Published on 6/17/2025

Cuban Judge Sanctioned by U.S. Expresses Astonishment from Havana
Cuban Judge Sanctioned by U.S. Expresses Astonishment from Havana

Published on 5/22/2025

Cuban Supreme Court Rescinds Parole for Opposition Leaders Félix Navarro and José Daniel Ferrer
Cuban Supreme Court Rescinds Parole for Opposition Leaders Félix Navarro and José Daniel Ferrer

Published on 4/30/2025

Young Mother Tragically Murdered in Santiago de Cuba in Front of Her Daughter and Ill Mother
Young Mother Tragically Murdered in Santiago de Cuba in Front of Her Daughter and Ill Mother

Published on 4/17/2025

Arbitrary Arrest of Young Cuban Father at Trinidad Beach Sparks Outrage: "He's a Peaceful Guy"
Arbitrary Arrest of Young Cuban Father at Trinidad Beach Sparks Outrage: "He's a Peaceful Guy"

Published on 4/11/2025

Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Violent Attempted Cell Phone Theft in Santiago de Cuba
Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Violent Attempted Cell Phone Theft in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 4/1/2025

Cuban Dissident Sentenced to Seven Years for Criticizing Díaz-Canel and Urging Protests
Cuban Dissident Sentenced to Seven Years for Criticizing Díaz-Canel and Urging Protests

Published on 3/26/2025

Former Cuban Judge Melody González Remains in U.S. Custody as Year Ends
Former Cuban Judge Melody González Remains in U.S. Custody as Year Ends

Published on 12/30/2024

Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes: "Change Doesn't Come on Its Own, Nor Can It Be Left to Time"
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes: "Change Doesn't Come on Its Own, Nor Can It Be Left to Time"

Published on 9/16/2024

Cuban Journalist Demands Harsher Penalties for Murderers: "A Just Sentence Can't Be Less Than 30 Years"
Cuban Journalist Demands Harsher Penalties for Murderers: "A Just Sentence Can't Be Less Than 30 Years"

Published on 8/30/2024

No Trial Date Ten Months After Teen's Murder in Las Tunas
No Trial Date Ten Months After Teen's Murder in Las Tunas

Published on 8/15/2024

Appeal Denied for Cuban Youths Convicted by Judge Now Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
Appeal Denied for Cuban Youths Convicted by Judge Now Seeking Asylum in the U.S.

Published on 8/10/2024

Cuban Faces Eight Years in Guantánamo Prison for Finding 50 Pounds of Sugar
Cuban Faces Eight Years in Guantánamo Prison for Finding 50 Pounds of Sugar

Published on 7/9/2024

Vandalism Strikes Santa Clara: National Train Attacked with Stones
Vandalism Strikes Santa Clara: National Train Attacked with Stones

Published on 5/27/2024

Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Criticizes Government: "We Live in a System That Has Corrupted Everything"
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Criticizes Government: "We Live in a System That Has Corrupted Everything"

Published on 5/27/2024