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Cuban Conflict Observatory

The Cuban Conflict Observatory tracks escalating unrest, highlighting mass protests, violence, civic complaints, economic woes, and growing public discontent in Cuba.

14-Year-Old Cuban Boy Pedals Bicitaxi to Support His Family
14-Year-Old Cuban Boy Pedals Bicitaxi to Support His Family

Published on 5/22/2026

U.S. Embassy Warns of Cuban Government's Planned Protest Outside Its Havana Headquarters
U.S. Embassy Warns of Cuban Government's Planned Protest Outside Its Havana Headquarters

Published on 5/21/2026

Cuban Summoned to Police Station Following Protest Near Mariela Castro's Home
Cuban Summoned to Police Station Following Protest Near Mariela Castro's Home

Published on 5/21/2026

Protests Erupt in Broad Daylight in Santiago de Cuba's Historic Center
Protests Erupt in Broad Daylight in Santiago de Cuba's Historic Center

Published on 5/18/2026

Cuban Government Initiates Drills to Combat 'Social Indiscipline' Following Protests
Cuban Government Initiates Drills to Combat 'Social Indiscipline' Following Protests

Published on 5/18/2026

"Enduring 30 Hours Without Power: A Glimpse into a Cuban Woman's Struggle Amid Island-Wide Blackouts"
"Enduring 30 Hours Without Power: A Glimpse into a Cuban Woman's Struggle Amid Island-Wide Blackouts"

Published on 5/18/2026

Rafael Rojas Warns of Potential Uncontrollable Upheaval in Cuba
Rafael Rojas Warns of Potential Uncontrollable Upheaval in Cuba

Published on 5/18/2026

Cuban Influencer Criticizes Regime: "Too Much Pain in One Nation"
Cuban Influencer Criticizes Regime: "Too Much Pain in One Nation"

Published on 5/16/2026

Cuban Activist Argues the "New Man" of the Revolution Is Leading the Charge Against the Regime
Cuban Activist Argues the "New Man" of the Revolution Is Leading the Charge Against the Regime

Published on 5/15/2026

Cuba Faces a Heated Summer of Unrest, Warns Political Analyst
Cuba Faces a Heated Summer of Unrest, Warns Political Analyst

Published on 5/15/2026

Prime Minister Urges Officials to "Be on the Streets" as Power Outages Stir Desperation in Cuba
Prime Minister Urges Officials to "Be on the Streets" as Power Outages Stir Desperation in Cuba

Published on 5/15/2026

Cuban Leader Faces Mockery Over $100 Million U.S. Offer
Cuban Leader Faces Mockery Over $100 Million U.S. Offer

Published on 5/15/2026

Gerardo Hernández Acknowledges the High Price of Protesting in Cuba
Gerardo Hernández Acknowledges the High Price of Protesting in Cuba

Published on 5/14/2026

Mother's Heartbreaking Account Highlights Cuban Struggles Amid Havana Protests
Mother's Heartbreaking Account Highlights Cuban Struggles Amid Havana Protests

Published on 5/14/2026

Urgent Broadcast Announced by Cuban Energy Minister Amid Severe Power Crisis
Urgent Broadcast Announced by Cuban Energy Minister Amid Severe Power Crisis

Published on 5/13/2026

Cuban Leader Diaz-Canel Denies "Failed State" Label Amidst Crisis
Cuban Leader Diaz-Canel Denies "Failed State" Label Amidst Crisis

Published on 5/13/2026

Cuban Pilot Orestes Lorenzo Warns: "One Day Those Who Oppressed the People Will Face Their Wrath"
Cuban Pilot Orestes Lorenzo Warns: "One Day Those Who Oppressed the People Will Face Their Wrath"

Published on 5/10/2026

Russian Tourism Plummets in Cuba: From Thousands to Just 249 Visitors in March
Russian Tourism Plummets in Cuba: From Thousands to Just 249 Visitors in March

Published on 5/7/2026

Cuba Sees Over 1,100 Protests in April Amid Crisis and Government Crackdown
Cuba Sees Over 1,100 Protests in April Amid Crisis and Government Crackdown

Published on 5/4/2026

Díaz-Canel Embraces Nationalist Rhetoric Amidst Cuba's Ongoing Crisis
Díaz-Canel Embraces Nationalist Rhetoric Amidst Cuba's Ongoing Crisis

Published on 4/16/2026

Ulises Aquino Urges Cuban Government to Halt Crackdown on Dissenters: "They're Not Enemies, They're Citizens Without Answers"
Ulises Aquino Urges Cuban Government to Halt Crackdown on Dissenters: "They're Not Enemies, They're Citizens Without Answers"

Published on 4/16/2026

Díaz-Canel Challenges U.S. Authority, Calls for Unconditional Dialogue with Cuba
Díaz-Canel Challenges U.S. Authority, Calls for Unconditional Dialogue with Cuba

Published on 4/11/2026

Is the Cuban Regime on the Verge of Collapse or Will It Withstand Like in the Special Period?
Is the Cuban Regime on the Verge of Collapse or Will It Withstand Like in the Special Period?

Published on 4/10/2026

Residents Rally in Marianao Amid Power Outages
Residents Rally in Marianao Amid Power Outages

Published on 12/9/2025

Cuban Public Health Crisis: International Media Highlights Underreporting and Hidden Deaths Amid Arbovirus Outbreak
Cuban Public Health Crisis: International Media Highlights Underreporting and Hidden Deaths Amid Arbovirus Outbreak

Published on 12/7/2025

Viral Surge and Hidden Figures: Underreporting Masks True Scale of Dengue and Chikungunya Outbreak in Las Tunas
Viral Surge and Hidden Figures: Underreporting Masks True Scale of Dengue and Chikungunya Outbreak in Las Tunas

Published on 12/6/2025

Mosquito-Borne Viruses in Cuba Pose Threat to Florida, Doctor Warns
Mosquito-Borne Viruses in Cuba Pose Threat to Florida, Doctor Warns

Published on 12/6/2025

Chikungunya Outbreak in Cuba: Uncertain Future Warns IPK Researcher
Chikungunya Outbreak in Cuba: Uncertain Future Warns IPK Researcher

Published on 12/6/2025

Cuban Woman's Harrowing Account of Chikungunya: "Labor Pain Doesn't Compare"
Cuban Woman's Harrowing Account of Chikungunya: "Labor Pain Doesn't Compare"

Published on 12/6/2025

Power Restored After Street Protests Erupt in Santiago de Cuba
Power Restored After Street Protests Erupt in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 11/17/2025

Record Number of Protests Hit Cuba: Over 1,200 Civic Actions and Complaints in October
Record Number of Protests Hit Cuba: Over 1,200 Civic Actions and Complaints in October

Published on 11/4/2025

Silent Genocide: Cuban Regime Accused Amid Worsening Health Crisis
Silent Genocide: Cuban Regime Accused Amid Worsening Health Crisis

Published on 11/3/2025

Growing Public Discontent Sparks Protests Across Cuba
Growing Public Discontent Sparks Protests Across Cuba

Published on 10/1/2024

Man Assaulted with Machete After Leaving Party in Santiago de Cuba
Man Assaulted with Machete After Leaving Party in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 8/23/2024

Young Cuban Isauri Aguilar Leyva Killed in Holguín Dispute He Didn't Start
Young Cuban Isauri Aguilar Leyva Killed in Holguín Dispute He Didn't Start

Published on 8/12/2024

Young Man Fatally Stabbed in the Back in Camagüey
Young Man Fatally Stabbed in the Back in Camagüey

Published on 8/9/2024

Eighteen Deaths Reported Due to Violence in Cuba During July
Eighteen Deaths Reported Due to Violence in Cuba During July

Published on 8/1/2024

State-Run Collection Agency Owes Over Five Million Pesos to Cienfuegos Farmers
State-Run Collection Agency Owes Over Five Million Pesos to Cienfuegos Farmers

Published on 6/23/2024

Mass Protest Wave Hits Cuba in May with Over 700 Demonstrations
Mass Protest Wave Hits Cuba in May with Over 700 Demonstrations

Published on 6/5/2024