Political Prisoners
Explore the struggles of political prisoners in Cuba, including recent releases, harsh prison conditions, and growing civil society campaigns advocating for their rights.
U.S. Senators Reintroduce "DEMOCRACIA Act" to Intensify Sanctions on Cuban Regime
Published on 2/9/2025
Cuban Regime Cuts Internet Access for Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer
Published on 2/9/2025
Cuban Regime Uses Prime Time to Issue Threats to Released Political Prisoners
Published on 2/5/2025
Maykel Osorbo Urges Released Prisoners: "Stay True to Your Principles"
Published on 2/1/2025
Zajaris Raises Her Voice for Cuban Artists: "Our Tables Are Full But Our Souls Are Empty"
Published on 1/31/2025
US Condemns Cuban Regime's Persecution of José Daniel Ferrer
Published on 1/29/2025
Cubans Rally in Washington Urging Trump to Intensify Pressure on Cuban Regime
Published on 1/28/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Defies Police Summons in Santiago de Cuba: “I’m Not Going Anywhere”
Published on 1/28/2025
Academic Alina Bárbara López Welcomes U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer to Cuba Home
Published on 1/27/2025
Cuba Halts Release of Political Prisoners After Terror List Reinstatement: What Happened to the Jubilee Spirit?
Published on 1/22/2025
Threats Loom as Cuba Warns Former Prisoners: "You Could Be Detained Again"
Published on 1/21/2025
Cuban Regime Halts Prisoner Releases After Being Re-listed as Terrorism Sponsor
Published on 1/21/2025
Priest Alberto Reyes Affirms Commitment to Cuba: "I Have No Intention of Leaving"
Published on 1/22/2025
Donald Trump Reinstates Cuba's Status as State Sponsor of Terrorism
Published on 1/21/2025
Released Over 100 Political Prisoners in Cuba Following Talks with the U.S. and Vatican
Published on 1/20/2025
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Challenges Release of Prisoners: "Why Not Extend the Same to All?"
Published on 1/20/2025
Luis Robles Expresses Gratitude Following Release: "Thank You to Everyone Who Hoped for This Moment"
Published on 1/17/2025
Nearly 30 Political Prisoners Freed Following U.S. Agreement
Published on 1/17/2025
Marco Rubio Advocates for Keeping Cuba on Terror List, Warns of Shifts with Incoming Administration
Published on 1/16/2025
Social Media Campaign Demands Release of All Political Prisoners in Cuba
Published on 1/16/2025
Political Prisoners From Cuba's July 11th Protests Released Amid U.S. and Vatican Negotiations
Published on 1/15/2025
Archbishop of Miami Comments on Biden's Measures and Release of Political Prisoners in Cuba
Published on 1/16/2025
Amnesty International Demands Release of All Political Prisoners Following Cuban Prisoner Release Announcement
Published on 1/15/2025
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Envisions an Island Where No One Wants to Leave
Published on 1/2/2025
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Warns: "This Could Be the Most Challenging Christmas in Our History"
Published on 12/27/2024
Alberto Reyes Encourages Cubans to Celebrate Christmas Amidst Despair: "How Much Longer?"
Published on 12/23/2024
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"
Published on 12/12/2024
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
Published on 12/9/2024
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
Published on 12/2/2024
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
Published on 11/18/2024
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
Published on 11/1/2024
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"
Published on 10/5/2024
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
Published on 9/11/2024
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
Published on 9/2/2024
UN Condemns Forced Labor Imposed on Political Prisoners in Cuba
Published on 8/29/2024
Plantadas Director: "The Film is Gradually Spreading Across Cuba"
Published on 8/15/2024
Report Unveils Torture Methods in Cuban Prisons
Published on 8/8/2024
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"
Published on 8/5/2024
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
Published on 7/12/2024
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"
Published on 7/11/2024
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"
Published on 7/10/2024
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
Published on 7/6/2024
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
Published on 6/16/2024
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
Published on 5/29/2024
Cubans with I-220A Protest at Cuban Embassy in Washington, Chant "Murderers"
Published on 5/21/2024