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Cuban Dissidents

Key issues for Cuban dissidents in the headlines: entry bans, guarded protests, assaults, deportations, and calls for unity. Explore their struggles and resilience.

Berta Soler Detained While Heading to New Year's Day Mass in Havana
Berta Soler Detained While Heading to New Year's Day Mass in Havana

Published on 1/2/2026

José Daniel Ferrer Steps Down as Head of Cuba's Democratic Transition Council
José Daniel Ferrer Steps Down as Head of Cuba's Democratic Transition Council

Published on 12/23/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Fires Back at Bruno Rodríguez: "Have Your Bags Ready"
José Daniel Ferrer Fires Back at Bruno Rodríguez: "Have Your Bags Ready"

Published on 11/6/2025

Marco Rubio Welcomes José Daniel Ferrer to Washington, Reaffirms Support for Cuban People
Marco Rubio Welcomes José Daniel Ferrer to Washington, Reaffirms Support for Cuban People

Published on 11/6/2025

Pollito Tropical's Bold Call for Freedom from Castro Regime at Alofoke's Reality Show
Pollito Tropical's Bold Call for Freedom from Castro Regime at Alofoke's Reality Show

Published on 10/24/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Vows to Return to Cuba by Boat Before the Fall of Castroism
José Daniel Ferrer Vows to Return to Cuba by Boat Before the Fall of Castroism

Published on 10/16/2025

Willy Chirino Welcomes José Daniel Ferrer to Miami: "A True Cuban Hero"
Willy Chirino Welcomes José Daniel Ferrer to Miami: "A True Cuban Hero"

Published on 10/15/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Urged to Reunite with Family After Exile to the U.S.
José Daniel Ferrer Urged to Reunite with Family After Exile to the U.S.

Published on 10/14/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Calls for Cuban Unity to End the Dictatorship
José Daniel Ferrer Calls for Cuban Unity to End the Dictatorship

Published on 10/13/2025

Rosa María Payá: "Cuban People Recognize Ending the Dictatorship Is Key to Overcoming the Crisis"
Rosa María Payá: "Cuban People Recognize Ending the Dictatorship Is Key to Overcoming the Crisis"

Published on 10/14/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Considers Exile Amidst Waves of Support
José Daniel Ferrer Considers Exile Amidst Waves of Support

Published on 10/4/2025

Family Member of Cuban Dissident Eliécer Ávila Detained by ICE Sparks Clash with Activist Carlos Espina: "I Support Trump Even More Now"
Family Member of Cuban Dissident Eliécer Ávila Detained by ICE Sparks Clash with Activist Carlos Espina: "I Support Trump Even More Now"

Published on 10/3/2025

Ángel Santiesteban-Prats Arrested in Havana Amid Nationwide Blackout
Ángel Santiesteban-Prats Arrested in Havana Amid Nationwide Blackout

Published on 9/11/2025

Rosa María Payá Challenges Cuban Regime: "Cubans Have Never Chosen Communism"
Rosa María Payá Challenges Cuban Regime: "Cubans Have Never Chosen Communism"

Published on 9/6/2025

Woody Allen Believes Asylum Law Enforcement in the U.S. Would Deny 80% of Cuban Claims
Woody Allen Believes Asylum Law Enforcement in the U.S. Would Deny 80% of Cuban Claims

Published on 8/12/2025

Joel Pérez, Cuban Dissident, Denied Political Asylum in U.S.
Joel Pérez, Cuban Dissident, Denied Political Asylum in U.S.

Published on 7/17/2025

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

Mike Hammer Delivers Marco Rubio's Message to Cubans: "Freedom is Near"
Mike Hammer Delivers Marco Rubio's Message to Cubans: "Freedom is Near"

Published on 7/3/2025

Cuban Activist Oscar Casanella Faces Critical Immigration Hearing in Miami Court
Cuban Activist Oscar Casanella Faces Critical Immigration Hearing in Miami Court

Published on 6/23/2025

Alejandro Cuervo Faces Backlash Upon Arrival in Miami: "They're Deporting Cubans While Letting These In"
Alejandro Cuervo Faces Backlash Upon Arrival in Miami: "They're Deporting Cubans While Letting These In"

Published on 6/20/2025

Cuban Rapper El Funky Announces Reopening of His Immigration Case in the U.S.
Cuban Rapper El Funky Announces Reopening of His Immigration Case in the U.S.

Published on 5/26/2025

U.S. Diplomat's Meeting with Cuban Dissidents Thwarted by State Security
U.S. Diplomat's Meeting with Cuban Dissidents Thwarted by State Security

Published on 5/22/2025

U.S. Embassy Chief Visits Family of Political Opponent José Daniel Ferrer in Santiago de Cuba
U.S. Embassy Chief Visits Family of Political Opponent José Daniel Ferrer in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 5/17/2025

Cuban Government TV Host Challenges Critics in Spain: "Prove We Have Lied"
Cuban Government TV Host Challenges Critics in Spain: "Prove We Have Lied"

Published on 5/14/2025

Cuban Dissident Boris Betancourt Awaits Extradition from Panama Amid Cuban Drug Trafficking Alert on Interpol
Cuban Dissident Boris Betancourt Awaits Extradition from Panama Amid Cuban Drug Trafficking Alert on Interpol

Published on 5/15/2025

U.S. Mission Chief Visits Assaulted Dissident in Cienfuegos
U.S. Mission Chief Visits Assaulted Dissident in Cienfuegos

Published on 5/5/2025

U.S. Embassy Leader Maintains Support for Cuban Dissidents Amid Regime Pressure
U.S. Embassy Leader Maintains Support for Cuban Dissidents Amid Regime Pressure

Published on 5/1/2025

Ernesto Borges Pérez Released After 28 Years in Cuban Prison
Ernesto Borges Pérez Released After 28 Years in Cuban Prison

Published on 4/24/2025

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

Cuban Regime Detains Activists Berta Soler and Ángel Moya: Whereabouts Unknown
Cuban Regime Detains Activists Berta Soler and Ángel Moya: Whereabouts Unknown

Published on 4/19/2025

Journalist Exposes State Security Enforcer at Díaz-Canel Event
Journalist Exposes State Security Enforcer at Díaz-Canel Event

Published on 4/4/2025

Cuban Journalist Yuri Roca and Wife Seek Political Asylum in the U.S. After Parole Revocation
Cuban Journalist Yuri Roca and Wife Seek Political Asylum in the U.S. After Parole Revocation

Published on 4/1/2025

Honoring Orlando Zapata Tamayo: A Reflection 15 Years After His Death
Honoring Orlando Zapata Tamayo: A Reflection 15 Years After His Death

Published on 2/24/2025

Cuban Woman Shares Her Experience of Detention at Guantánamo Bay
Cuban Woman Shares Her Experience of Detention at Guantánamo Bay

Published on 2/12/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Reports Political Police Surveillance Drone Over His Home
José Daniel Ferrer Reports Political Police Surveillance Drone Over His Home

Published on 2/11/2025

U.S. Diplomat Visits Cuban Dissident Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Havana
U.S. Diplomat Visits Cuban Dissident Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Havana

Published on 2/4/2025

U.S. Diplomatic Chief in Cuba Meets with Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer
U.S. Diplomatic Chief in Cuba Meets with Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer

Published on 2/2/2025

Cuban Dissident Faces Deportation Back to Cuba After Being Returned to Mexico from the U.S.
Cuban Dissident Faces Deportation Back to Cuba After Being Returned to Mexico from the U.S.

Published on 1/27/2025

Call for Unity by José Daniel Ferrer: "Now is the Time to Fight Together for Our Nation's Freedom and Welfare"
Call for Unity by José Daniel Ferrer: "Now is the Time to Fight Together for Our Nation's Freedom and Welfare"

Published on 1/21/2025

Cuban Activist Stranded for Four Days in Lima Airport: "I Have No Idea How Long I'll Be Here"
Cuban Activist Stranded for Four Days in Lima Airport: "I Have No Idea How Long I'll Be Here"

Published on 12/5/2024

José Daniel Ferrer Reports Assault in Santiago de Cuba Prison
José Daniel Ferrer Reports Assault in Santiago de Cuba Prison

Published on 12/2/2024

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

Documentary on Cuban Dissident Oswaldo Payá Premieres on HBO
Documentary on Cuban Dissident Oswaldo Payá Premieres on HBO

Published on 11/19/2024

Nicaragua Bars Entry to Another Cuban Dissident
Nicaragua Bars Entry to Another Cuban Dissident

Published on 7/21/2024

Authorities Heavily Guard Havana's Central Park to Thwart Dissidents' Initiative
Authorities Heavily Guard Havana's Central Park to Thwart Dissidents' Initiative

Published on 7/18/2024

Nicaraguan Government Bars Entry to Another Cuban Dissident: Ramón Fuentes
Nicaraguan Government Bars Entry to Another Cuban Dissident: Ramón Fuentes

Published on 6/19/2024

Corina Mestre's Passing Mourned by Cuban Interior Ministry: "Forever a Part of Us"
Corina Mestre's Passing Mourned by Cuban Interior Ministry: "Forever a Part of Us"

Published on 6/2/2024