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July 11 Protests

The "July 11 Protests" tag covers ongoing developments in Cuba post-2021 protests, highlighting political prisoners' hardships, international pressure for their release, and Cuba's sociopolitical climate.

Cuban Boxing Showdown: Gustavo Trujillo Challenges Leonardo "El Zambo" Perdomo After His Latest Knockout Victory
Cuban Boxing Showdown: Gustavo Trujillo Challenges Leonardo "El Zambo" Perdomo After His Latest Knockout Victory

Published on 7/15/2025

Díaz-Canel Urges Action Against Regime Critics on Social Media and Streets
Díaz-Canel Urges Action Against Regime Critics on Social Media and Streets

Published on 7/14/2025

Alina Bárbara Defiantly Stands Her Ground Amid Repressive Attempts
Alina Bárbara Defiantly Stands Her Ground Amid Repressive Attempts

Published on 7/13/2025

Armando Labrador Responds to Being Labeled a "Terrorist" by Cuban Regime
Armando Labrador Responds to Being Labeled a "Terrorist" by Cuban Regime

Published on 7/13/2025

Ulises Toirac Advocates for an Inclusive Cuba: "From Communists to Annexationists"
Ulises Toirac Advocates for an Inclusive Cuba: "From Communists to Annexationists"

Published on 7/13/2025

Lis Cuesta's Mocking Response to Sanctions Against Her and Díaz-Canel: "Too Late, He Was Already in New York"
Lis Cuesta's Mocking Response to Sanctions Against Her and Díaz-Canel: "Too Late, He Was Already in New York"

Published on 7/12/2025

Mass Email Campaign Disrupts Cuban State System: Over 20,000 Messages Sent by Hackers
Mass Email Campaign Disrupts Cuban State System: Over 20,000 Messages Sent by Hackers

Published on 7/13/2025

Cuban-American Lawmakers Applaud Sanctions on Díaz-Canel and Military Elite: "Justice at Last"
Cuban-American Lawmakers Applaud Sanctions on Díaz-Canel and Military Elite: "Justice at Last"

Published on 7/13/2025

Javier Díaz Urges State Media Journalists in Cuba to Side with Truth
Javier Díaz Urges State Media Journalists in Cuba to Side with Truth

Published on 7/13/2025

Cuban Leadership Criticizes U.S. Sanctions: "We Cannot Be Defeated"
Cuban Leadership Criticizes U.S. Sanctions: "We Cannot Be Defeated"

Published on 7/12/2025

U.S. Bars Díaz-Canel and Family from Entering the Country Amid Sanctions
U.S. Bars Díaz-Canel and Family from Entering the Country Amid Sanctions

Published on 7/11/2025

Military Forces Assert Dominance on July 11: "We Will Never Be Defeated"
Military Forces Assert Dominance on July 11: "We Will Never Be Defeated"

Published on 7/11/2025

Cuban Artists and Influencers Reflect on Fourth Anniversary of July 11 Protests: "The Day We Came Closest to Freedom"
Cuban Artists and Influencers Reflect on Fourth Anniversary of July 11 Protests: "The Day We Came Closest to Freedom"

Published on 7/12/2025

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Claims Nation Stands "Strong" Four Years After July 11 Protests
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Claims Nation Stands "Strong" Four Years After July 11 Protests

Published on 7/11/2025

Maria Elvira Salazar to the Cuban People on July 11th: "Don't Lose Hope, a Free Cuba is Just Around the Corner"
Maria Elvira Salazar to the Cuban People on July 11th: "Don't Lose Hope, a Free Cuba is Just Around the Corner"

Published on 7/12/2025

Cubans Demand Freedom: A Look Back at July 11
Cubans Demand Freedom: A Look Back at July 11

Published on 7/11/2025

ETECSA Denies Planned Maintenance on July 11, Labels Reports as "False Information"
ETECSA Denies Planned Maintenance on July 11, Labels Reports as "False Information"

Published on 7/10/2025

Marco Rubio Sends Heartfelt Message to Cuban Dissidents and Independent Journalists
Marco Rubio Sends Heartfelt Message to Cuban Dissidents and Independent Journalists

Published on 7/10/2025

Spanish YouTubers Capture Stark Reality of Extreme Poverty in Havana
Spanish YouTubers Capture Stark Reality of Extreme Poverty in Havana

Published on 7/9/2025

Cuban Authorities Block Singer from Performing National Anthem at U.S. Celebration
Cuban Authorities Block Singer from Performing National Anthem at U.S. Celebration

Published on 7/4/2025

United States Calls for Global Action Following Assault on Cuban Dissident José Daniel Ferrer
United States Calls for Global Action Following Assault on Cuban Dissident José Daniel Ferrer

Published on 6/30/2025

Mike Hammer's Trip to Varadero Sparks Criticism of Cuban Regime's Tactics
Mike Hammer's Trip to Varadero Sparks Criticism of Cuban Regime's Tactics

Published on 6/29/2025

Cuban Street Art: A New Wave of Graffiti Challenges the Regime
Cuban Street Art: A New Wave of Graffiti Challenges the Regime

Published on 6/30/2025

Cuban Man Faces Over Five Years in Prison for Filming Gas Line in Santiago de Cuba
Cuban Man Faces Over Five Years in Prison for Filming Gas Line in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 6/28/2025

Leoni Torres Unveils Repression Faced in Cuba for Supporting July 11 Protests: "I Know the True Face of the Dictatorship"
Leoni Torres Unveils Repression Faced in Cuba for Supporting July 11 Protests: "I Know the True Face of the Dictatorship"

Published on 6/21/2025

Cuban Artist El Uniko Prioritizes Personal Freedom Amidst Criticism
Cuban Artist El Uniko Prioritizes Personal Freedom Amidst Criticism

Published on 6/17/2025

Johana Tablada Criticizes Mike Hammer Over Visit to San Antonio de los Baños, Birthplace of July 11 Protests
Johana Tablada Criticizes Mike Hammer Over Visit to San Antonio de los Baños, Birthplace of July 11 Protests

Published on 6/16/2025

Liuba María Hevia Lends Her Voice to Support Cuban Students
Liuba María Hevia Lends Her Voice to Support Cuban Students

Published on 6/9/2025

Heartbreaking Exchange Between Cuban Mother and Son Goes Viral
Heartbreaking Exchange Between Cuban Mother and Son Goes Viral

Published on 5/22/2025

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

Journalist Javier Díaz Expresses Sadness Over Massive Cuban Parade: "Freedom Drifts Further Away"
Journalist Javier Díaz Expresses Sadness Over Massive Cuban Parade: "Freedom Drifts Further Away"

Published on 5/3/2025

Descemer Bueno's Bold Retort to Communist Critic Who Claimed He'd Never Walk Havana's Streets Again
Descemer Bueno's Bold Retort to Communist Critic Who Claimed He'd Never Walk Havana's Streets Again

Published on 5/1/2025

Cuban Dissident Stabbed in Cienfuegos Condemns Release of Attackers and Missing Case File
Cuban Dissident Stabbed in Cienfuegos Condemns Release of Attackers and Missing Case File

Published on 4/25/2025

Cuba's Leader Díaz-Canel Vows to Conquer Social Media: "We Will Fight to Win"
Cuba's Leader Díaz-Canel Vows to Conquer Social Media: "We Will Fight to Win"

Published on 4/12/2025

Cuban Leader Claims State Security is Globally Revered
Cuban Leader Claims State Security is Globally Revered

Published on 4/2/2025

Anamely Ramos: Cuban Prisons Are Now Death Traps
Anamely Ramos: Cuban Prisons Are Now Death Traps

Published on 3/29/2025

Emotional Arrival of Former Cuban Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido in Miami
Emotional Arrival of Former Cuban Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido in Miami

Published on 3/23/2025

Silvio Rodríguez Criticizes Loss of National Dignity Following Lavish Festival del Habano Gala at the Capitol
Silvio Rodríguez Criticizes Loss of National Dignity Following Lavish Festival del Habano Gala at the Capitol

Published on 3/4/2025

Cuban Government Allegedly Resumes Release of Political Prisoners
Cuban Government Allegedly Resumes Release of Political Prisoners

Published on 2/28/2025

Health of Cuban-German Political Prisoner Luis Frómeta Compte Worsens in Combinado del Este Prison
Health of Cuban-German Political Prisoner Luis Frómeta Compte Worsens in Combinado del Este Prison

Published on 2/18/2025

Cuba's Struggles Captured in Makeup: Viral TikTok Video Resonates with Thousands
Cuba's Struggles Captured in Makeup: Viral TikTok Video Resonates with Thousands

Published on 2/7/2025

Cuba's Recent Inmate Releases: Most Were Already Eligible for Freedom
Cuba's Recent Inmate Releases: Most Were Already Eligible for Freedom

Published on 2/6/2025

Political Prisoners Saylí Navarro and Sissi Abascal Denied Reduced Sentences
Political Prisoners Saylí Navarro and Sissi Abascal Denied Reduced Sentences

Published on 1/24/2025

Release of Rescuer from Saratoga Hotel Explosion Imprisoned for July 11 Protests in Cuba
Release of Rescuer from Saratoga Hotel Explosion Imprisoned for July 11 Protests in Cuba

Published on 1/22/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Challenges Díaz-Canel with Call for Free Elections
José Daniel Ferrer Challenges Díaz-Canel with Call for Free Elections

Published on 1/22/2025

Released Over 100 Political Prisoners in Cuba Following Talks with the U.S. and Vatican
Released Over 100 Political Prisoners in Cuba Following Talks with the U.S. and Vatican

Published on 1/20/2025

Yoennis Domínguez de la Rosa Released After Filming Police Clashes in Santiago de Cuba
Yoennis Domínguez de la Rosa Released After Filming Police Clashes in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 1/19/2025

El Yonki's Heartfelt Visit to Cuba: A Time for Dominoes and Family
El Yonki's Heartfelt Visit to Cuba: A Time for Dominoes and Family

Published on 1/19/2025

Professor Pedro Albert Refuses Probation: "I Won't Be Used as a Bargaining Chip"
Professor Pedro Albert Refuses Probation: "I Won't Be Used as a Bargaining Chip"

Published on 1/18/2025

Cuban Government Releases Political Prisoner Luis Robles on Parole
Cuban Government Releases Political Prisoner Luis Robles on Parole

Published on 1/17/2025

Donaida Pérez's Determined Stand for Cuban Freedom After Release from Prison
Donaida Pérez's Determined Stand for Cuban Freedom After Release from Prison

Published on 1/15/2025

Descemer Bueno Calls for Freedom in Cuba Amidst Dispute with Michel Mirabal
Descemer Bueno Calls for Freedom in Cuba Amidst Dispute with Michel Mirabal

Published on 1/5/2025

A Cuban Mother's 2025 Wish: "Freedom for My Son"
A Cuban Mother's 2025 Wish: "Freedom for My Son"

Published on 1/2/2025

Buena Fe Stands Firm in Cuba Amidst "Criminal Economic Blockade"
Buena Fe Stands Firm in Cuba Amidst "Criminal Economic Blockade"

Published on 12/28/2024

Parents of Cuban Political Prisoner Andy García Protest Outside Santa Clara Prison: "I Want My Son Alive"
Parents of Cuban Political Prisoner Andy García Protest Outside Santa Clara Prison: "I Want My Son Alive"

Published on 12/12/2024

Cuban Regime's Human Rights Claims Clash with Reality, Critics Say
Cuban Regime's Human Rights Claims Clash with Reality, Critics Say

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

Maikel Herrera, Human Rights Advocate in Cuba, Passes Away
Maikel Herrera, Human Rights Advocate in Cuba, Passes Away

Published on 12/8/2024

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

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

Independent Journalist Camila Acosta Unveils State Security Enforcer
Independent Journalist Camila Acosta Unveils State Security Enforcer

Published on 12/5/2024

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

Mother Accuses Cuban Regime of Torturing and Murdering Her Son in Prison
Mother Accuses Cuban Regime of Torturing and Murdering Her Son in Prison

Published on 12/4/2024

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

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

Cuban Leadership Reassigns Communist Party's Ideological Head to Ambassador Role in Vietnam
Cuban Leadership Reassigns Communist Party's Ideological Head to Ambassador Role in Vietnam

Published on 11/28/2024

José Daniel Ferrer Suffered Facial Injury After Beating in Santiago de Cuba Prison
José Daniel Ferrer Suffered Facial Injury After Beating in Santiago de Cuba Prison

Published on 11/24/2024

Cuban Prosecutors Issue Stern Warning: "Rights Exist, But Know Your Limits"
Cuban Prosecutors Issue Stern Warning: "Rights Exist, But Know Your Limits"

Published on 11/14/2024

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

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

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

Non-Governmental Organization Reports Numerous Protests in Cuba Amid Widespread Blackout
Non-Governmental Organization Reports Numerous Protests in Cuba Amid Widespread Blackout

Published on 10/29/2024

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

Cubans React to Díaz-Canel's Threats: "He's Put on His Killing Suit"
Cubans React to Díaz-Canel's Threats: "He's Put on His Killing Suit"

Published on 10/21/2024

Cuban Leader Threatens Crackdown on Protests Amid Power System Collapse
Cuban Leader Threatens Crackdown on Protests Amid Power System Collapse

Published on 10/21/2024

Cuban Political Prisoner Vanishes After Reaching Florida Key
Cuban Political Prisoner Vanishes After Reaching Florida Key

Published on 10/19/2024

Carlos Varela Teases New Song with a Provocative Preview
Carlos Varela Teases New Song with a Provocative Preview

Published on 10/19/2024

Joint Surveillance by MININT and CDR in Santa Clara's El Condado
Joint Surveillance by MININT and CDR in Santa Clara's El Condado

Published on 10/15/2024

Political Prisoner Lisdani Rodríguez Speaks Out: "They Have Destroyed My Youth"
Political Prisoner Lisdani Rodríguez Speaks Out: "They Have Destroyed My Youth"

Published on 10/13/2024

Nelva Ortega Stages Rainy Protest Outside Santiago de Cuba's Mar Verde Prison
Nelva Ortega Stages Rainy Protest Outside Santiago de Cuba's Mar Verde Prison

Published on 10/11/2024

Former Cuban Prosecutor Enters the U.S. Through CBP One Appointment
Former Cuban Prosecutor Enters the U.S. Through CBP One Appointment

Published on 9/30/2024

Cuban Government Extends Duty-Free Import of Food, Hygiene Products, Medicines, and Medical Supplies for Non-Commercial Use
Cuban Government Extends Duty-Free Import of Food, Hygiene Products, Medicines, and Medical Supplies for Non-Commercial Use

Published on 9/29/2024

Protester from July 11th Faces 10 Years in Prison if Deported Back to Cuba
Protester from July 11th Faces 10 Years in Prison if Deported Back to Cuba

Published on 9/16/2024

Jorge Fernández Era Resigns from UNEAC Following Expulsion of Alina Bárbara López
Jorge Fernández Era Resigns from UNEAC Following Expulsion of Alina Bárbara López

Published on 9/16/2024

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

Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests Passes Away: Suffered from Depression, Attempted Suicide Twice
Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests Passes Away: Suffered from Depression, Attempted Suicide Twice

Published on 8/27/2024

Lizandra Góngora Reunites with Her Children in Isla de la Juventud Prison
Lizandra Góngora Reunites with Her Children in Isla de la Juventud Prison

Published on 8/8/2024

Cuban Regime to Prosecute Former July 11 Protester for Anti-Constitutional Propaganda
Cuban Regime to Prosecute Former July 11 Protester for Anti-Constitutional Propaganda

Published on 8/7/2024

Luis Manuel Otero Reaches Out After Over Ten Days on Hunger Strike
Luis Manuel Otero Reaches Out After Over Ten Days on Hunger Strike

Published on 7/31/2024

Cuban Dissident José Daniel Ferrer Marks 54th Birthday in Mar Verde Prison
Cuban Dissident José Daniel Ferrer Marks 54th Birthday in Mar Verde Prison

Published on 7/30/2024

Free Food Package Including Sardines to Be Distributed in Sancti Spíritus for July 26th
Free Food Package Including Sardines to Be Distributed in Sancti Spíritus for July 26th

Published on 7/22/2024

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

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

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

Published on 7/11/2024

Cuban Artists Reflect on Historic July 11 Protests: "It's Not Over"
Cuban Artists Reflect on Historic July 11 Protests: "It's Not Over"

Published on 7/11/2024

ETECSA Denies Internet Disruptions Due to Maintenance on July 11
ETECSA Denies Internet Disruptions Due to Maintenance on July 11

Published on 7/11/2024

New Independent Organization, Citizenship and Freedom, Advocates for Political Participation Rights in Cuba
New Independent Organization, Citizenship and Freedom, Advocates for Political Participation Rights in Cuba

Published on 7/7/2024

UN Body Demands Release of 17 July 11 Protesters in Cuba
UN Body Demands Release of 17 July 11 Protesters in Cuba

Published on 7/5/2024

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

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

Cuban Authorities Arrest Eleven Protesters in Cienfuegos, Impose Bail of 200,000 Pesos
Cuban Authorities Arrest Eleven Protesters in Cienfuegos, Impose Bail of 200,000 Pesos

Published on 6/5/2024

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

ETECSA Admits Fraud Losses from Overseas and Acknowledges Mobile Service Issues
ETECSA Admits Fraud Losses from Overseas and Acknowledges Mobile Service Issues

Published on 5/26/2024

Fernando Bécquer Now Works in Waste Management After Sexual Abuse Conviction
Fernando Bécquer Now Works in Waste Management After Sexual Abuse Conviction

Published on 5/22/2024