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Human rights in Cuba

Explore the ongoing struggles for human rights in Cuba, highlighting state repression, protests, asylum seeking, diplomatic efforts, and the plight of political prisoners.

Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Key Cuban Regime Figures
Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Key Cuban Regime Figures

Published on 7/12/2025

Trump Tightens Cuba Embargo and Halts U.S. Tourism to the Island
Trump Tightens Cuba Embargo and Halts U.S. Tourism to the Island

Published on 6/30/2025

Rosa María Payá Accused of Being a "Mercenary" by Cuban Government Following Her Election to the IACHR
Rosa María Payá Accused of Being a "Mercenary" by Cuban Government Following Her Election to the IACHR

Published on 6/28/2025

Miryorly García Refuses to Sign "Falsehood-Laden" Document from Cuban State Security
Miryorly García Refuses to Sign "Falsehood-Laden" Document from Cuban State Security

Published on 6/12/2025

Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes Marco Rubio for "Betraying Those He Encouraged to Migrate"
Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes Marco Rubio for "Betraying Those He Encouraged to Migrate"

Published on 6/3/2025

Pastor Released After Detainment for Defending Son in Cuban Military Court
Pastor Released After Detainment for Defending Son in Cuban Military Court

Published on 5/24/2025

Cuban Pastors Arrested After Defending Their Son in Military Court
Cuban Pastors Arrested After Defending Their Son in Military Court

Published on 5/20/2025

Marco Rubio Issues Statement on Cuba's Independence Day
Marco Rubio Issues Statement on Cuba's Independence Day

Published on 5/20/2025

U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Engages with Cuban Couple Following Direct Dialogue Invitation
U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Engages with Cuban Couple Following Direct Dialogue Invitation

Published on 5/16/2025

Cuban Activist Ángel Cuza Released After Over Two Years in Detention
Cuban Activist Ángel Cuza Released After Over Two Years in Detention

Published on 5/4/2025

Ernesto Borges Returns Home After 28 Years in Cuban Prison
Ernesto Borges Returns Home After 28 Years in Cuban Prison

Published on 4/25/2025

Ulises Toirac's Bold Call for Freedom of Expression in Cuba: "Stop the Abuse of Power"
Ulises Toirac's Bold Call for Freedom of Expression in Cuba: "Stop the Abuse of Power"

Published on 4/20/2025

Berta Soler Attends Palm Sunday Mass with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under State Security Surveillance
Berta Soler Attends Palm Sunday Mass with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under State Security Surveillance

Published on 4/14/2025

Shocking Footage Reveals Assault on Patient at Cuban Psychiatric Hospital
Shocking Footage Reveals Assault on Patient at Cuban Psychiatric Hospital

Published on 4/10/2025

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

A Mother’s Stand: Questioning the Revolution's Whereabouts
A Mother’s Stand: Questioning the Revolution's Whereabouts

Published on 3/6/2025

Cuban Government Releases Two More 11J Protesters After Month-Long Delay
Cuban Government Releases Two More 11J Protesters After Month-Long Delay

Published on 3/1/2025

Martha Beatriz Roque Arrives in Miami in Fragile Health to Reunite with Family
Martha Beatriz Roque Arrives in Miami in Fragile Health to Reunite with Family

Published on 2/18/2025

Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Critical Condition at Hermanos Ameijeiras
Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Critical Condition at Hermanos Ameijeiras

Published on 2/8/2025

Ferrer Engages with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: Envisions "Friendly Governments and Strong Relations"
Ferrer Engages with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: Envisions "Friendly Governments and Strong Relations"

Published on 1/22/2025

Cuban Dissident Félix Navarro: "The Liberation of Cuba is Closer Than Ever"
Cuban Dissident Félix Navarro: "The Liberation of Cuba is Closer Than Ever"

Published on 1/19/2025

Cuban Government to Release 553 Prisoners Following U.S. Negotiations and Vatican Mediation
Cuban Government to Release 553 Prisoners Following U.S. Negotiations and Vatican Mediation

Published on 1/14/2025

U.S. Embassy Head in Havana Discusses Cuban Issues with Southern Command
U.S. Embassy Head in Havana Discusses Cuban Issues with Southern Command

Published on 1/11/2025

Caught on Camera: Cuban Activist Fernando Vázquez Arrested by Agents in Havana
Caught on Camera: Cuban Activist Fernando Vázquez Arrested by Agents in Havana

Published on 1/11/2025

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

New U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Takes Helm at Havana Embassy
New U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Takes Helm at Havana Embassy

Published on 11/15/2024

Prisoner Dies After Beating in Cienfuegos Jail, Family Reports
Prisoner Dies After Beating in Cienfuegos Jail, Family Reports

Published on 11/14/2024

Organization Offers Power to Neighbors Amidst Blackout in Havana Neighborhood
Organization Offers Power to Neighbors Amidst Blackout in Havana Neighborhood

Published on 11/9/2024

Cuban Deputy Minister Seeking Asylum in the U.S. Plans to Settle in Florida
Cuban Deputy Minister Seeking Asylum in the U.S. Plans to Settle in Florida

Published on 10/3/2024

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

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

Published on 6/24/2024

Young Protester Barred from Leaving Cuba by State Security
Young Protester Barred from Leaving Cuba by State Security

Published on 6/8/2024