Cuban Political Prisoners
Explore the struggles and stories of Cuban political prisoners, focusing on family separations, prison hardships, international advocacy, and calls for freedom.
Can Cubans Govern Themselves? A Historian Weighs In
Published on 6/26/2026
Recording a Video Is Not a Crime: Wife of Ernesto Medina Demands Release of El4tico's Two Young Creators
Published on 6/25/2026
Three Cuban Political Prisoners Honored with 2026 Democracy Awards
Published on 6/24/2026
Carolina Barrero and José Daniel Ferrer Advocate for Cuban Freedom and Democracy at OAS Meeting
Published on 6/23/2026
UMAP Camps: Forced Labor from Dawn till Collapse
Published on 6/22/2026
U.S. Highlights the Anguish of Cuban Political Prisoners' Families on Father's Day
Published on 6/21/2026
Divergent Paths: Raúl Castro's Grandson Enjoys Privileges While Opponents Face Imprisonment
Published on 6/20/2026
Cuban Intellectual Criticizes Economic Measures: "Restoring Dignity and Rights is Essential for Effectiveness"
Published on 6/20/2026
United States Demands Immediate Release of Cuban Teen Jonathan Muir
Published on 6/17/2026
U.S. Embassy Announces Funding for Cuban Projects Promoting a "Free and Prosperous" Future
Published on 6/15/2026
U.S. Embassy in Havana Marks Trump's Birthday with Nod to Freedom
Published on 6/14/2026
Political Prisoner Released in Dire Health Under 50,000 Peso Bail
Published on 6/12/2026
Countdown to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara's Freedom Begins
Published on 6/12/2026
Satirical Video Sheds Light on Hypothetical Trial of Raúl Castro with "Communist Methods from Villa Marista"
Published on 5/23/2026
Carolina Barrero Addresses Rodiles' Criticisms and Distances Herself from Cuesta Morúa's Amnesty Proposal
Published on 5/21/2026
European Parliament Member Warns: Cuban Regime Nearing Collapse
Published on 5/20/2026
Father in Critical Condition at Cuban Clinic: Lack of ICU Beds Sparks Outcry
Published on 5/19/2026
Rick Scott, U.S. Senator, Condemns Abuse of Cuban Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests
Published on 5/17/2026
Freedom House Demands Release of Cuban Teenager Jailed for Protesting in Morón
Published on 5/16/2026
Alina Bárbara López: Cuba's Government Missed Its Opportunities for an "Above-Board" Transition
Published on 5/15/2026
Sissi Abascal's Arrival in Miami: A Grateful Acknowledgment to the State Department
Published on 5/15/2026
Sissi Abascal Steps into Freedom: First Images After Years of Imprisonment for July 11 Protests
Published on 5/14/2026
Rick Scott Warns Castro/Díaz-Canel Regime: "Your Days Are Numbered"
Published on 5/14/2026
Luis Manuel Otero on Sacrifices for Change in Cuba: "We Put Our Lives on the Line and Ended Up Behind Bars"
Published on 5/13/2026
What Would Happen if Cubans Could Vote Freely? A Question Bruno Rodríguez Couldn't Answer on U.S. TV
Published on 5/10/2026
Cuban-Origin Legislator in Uruguay Criticizes International Inaction on Cuba's Regime
Published on 5/9/2026
Alina Bárbara López: "Cuba Caught Between Inept Government and a US Politician Disregarding International Law"
Published on 5/6/2026
José Daniel Ferrer Addresses European Parliament, Highlights "Worst Modern Crisis" in Cuba
Published on 5/5/2026
Díaz-Canel Advocates for Global Causes, Igniting Social Media Backlash: "What About the Cuban People?"
Published on 5/5/2026
Cubans Rebuke Bruno Rodríguez: "You're the Executioners of Your Own People"
Published on 5/5/2026
Activist Criticizes Cuban Support for Trump Measures as Betrayal
Published on 5/4/2026
José Daniel Ferrer Considers Returning Home After Trump's Remarks on Cuba
Published on 5/2/2026
U.S. Highlights Family Impact of Lisandra Góngora's Imprisonment
Published on 4/29/2026
Shocking Photo of Cuban Political Prisoner Sparks U.S. Senate Clash Amid Partisan Divide
Published on 4/29/2026
Rick Scott Urges Imprisonment of Cuban Leaders Amid Calls for Freedom
Published on 4/27/2026
José Daniel Ferrer: "Trump and Rubio Represent Cuba's Best Hope"
Published on 4/27/2026
Guanajay's Prison Scandal: Officials Accused of Allowing Assaults on Political Prisoners
Published on 4/27/2026
Cuban Exiles Rally for Freedom at Miami's Bayfront Park
Published on 4/27/2026
Paquito D'Rivera Announces Upcoming Concert at Madrid's National Auditorium
Published on 4/27/2026
Shocking ABC Cover Reveals Deterioration of 11J Protester After Years in Cuban Prison
Published on 4/23/2026
Cuban-American NY Congresswoman: "Rubio is the Right Person at the Right Time to Free Cuba"
Published on 4/21/2026
Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Osorbo Among High-Profile Prisoners Demanded for Release by Trump
Published on 4/20/2026
"I'm Not Crazy, Just Exhausted": Cuban Champion Responds After Havana Protest
Published on 4/20/2026
State Security Threatens Jail for Oppositional Farmer and Former Political Prisoner in Las Tunas
Published on 4/19/2026
Félix Navarro and Daughter Saylí Reunite After Over Three Months of Separation
Published on 4/18/2026
Ulises Toirac Criticizes Díaz-Canel Following NBC Interview: "Cubans Don't Want to Live in Cuba"
Published on 4/15/2026
Cuban Dissident Exposes Dire Condition of Freed Political Prisoner: "He Looks Like He Walked Out of a Nazi Concentration Camp"
Published on 4/13/2026
Cuban Diplomat in U.S. Asserts Economic Embargo Won't Crush Cuban Spirit to Thrive
Published on 4/12/2026
United States Engages in High-Level Talks with Cuba, No Policy Changes Announced
Published on 4/9/2026
U.S. Politicians Accused of Supporting Cuban Regime by José Daniel Ferrer
Published on 4/8/2026
Cuban Academic Alina Bárbara López Criticizes Government's Pardon as a Political Stunt
Published on 4/4/2026
María Elvira Salazar Criticizes Cuban Regime's Pardon Announcement: "They Deceive No One"
Published on 4/4/2026
Mike Hammer Advocates for Cuban Artists' Freedom During Havana Gallery Visit
Published on 4/4/2026
Sandro Castro Relishes Pardon of Over 2,000 Cuban Prisoners: "Let Everyone Breathe Freedom"
Published on 4/4/2026
Sandro Castro's Critique of Cuban Government Sparks Outcry from Detained Activist's Wife
Published on 4/2/2026
Ted Cruz Predicts Major Changes for Cuba in Six Months Amidst Harsh Realities
Published on 3/30/2026
U.S. Considers Venezuela-Style Intervention if Cuba Talks Fail, Says Center for a Free Cuba Director
Published on 3/29/2026
Lis Cuesta Criticized for Ignoring Cuba's Issues While Commenting on Argentina's Dictatorship
Published on 3/27/2026
Donald Trump and Marco Rubio Urged to Intervene in Critical Condition of Cuban Political Prisoner
Published on 3/19/2026
Adael's Gaze and Cuba's Quest for Freedom: A July 11 Hero Released While Many Await
Published on 3/15/2026
"Which Light Are You Referring To?": Díaz-Canel's Women's Day Message Sparks Outrage
Published on 3/8/2026
Freedom Shouted for Political Prisoners at Buena Fe Concert in Madrid Leads to Violent Ejection
Published on 3/7/2026
María Victoria Gil Urges Recognition of Her Brother Alejandro Gil as a Political Prisoner
Published on 3/5/2026
Cuban Government Could "Survive and Even Emerge Stronger" Through Negotiations with the U.S.
Published on 2/18/2026
Gerardo Hernández Faces Backlash for Joining Defamation Campaign Against El4tico
Published on 2/9/2026
Lieter Ledesma Hopes for a "Least Traumatic" Transition in Cuba
Published on 2/7/2026
Cuban Activists Confront Aleida Guevara in Seville: "Your Father Was a Murderer and Racist"
Published on 1/31/2026
Ferrer Urges Díaz-Canel: "Act Swiftly, Free Political Prisoners, and Allow the People to Control Their Future"
Published on 1/12/2026
María Elvira Salazar Warns Díaz-Canel: "Justice Will Prevail, Sooner or Later"
Published on 1/12/2026
Father of Political Prisoner Walnier Luis Aguilar Speaks Out Against Abuse: "If My Son Protests, I'll Join Him at 15th and K"
Published on 1/8/2026
José Daniel Ferrer Steps Down as Head of Cuba's Democratic Transition Council
Published on 12/23/2025
U.S. Embassy Officials in Havana Advocate for the Release of Cuban Political Prisoners
Published on 12/11/2025
Cuban Political Prisoner Yosvany Rosell García Caso on the Mend After 40-Day Hunger Strike
Published on 12/7/2025
Yosvany Rosell García's Life in Peril as Hunger Strike Reaches 39 Days
Published on 11/30/2025
Cubans Rally Outside Spanish Embassy to Support Political Prisoner Yosvany Rosell García Caso
Published on 11/28/2025
Cuban Political Prisoner Hospitalized After Nearly a Month on Hunger Strike
Published on 11/21/2025
Cuban Youth José Alejandro Rodríguez Gelín Released After Unjust Imprisonment for 11J Protests
Published on 11/20/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Calls for Miami Rally to Support Cuban Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Published on 11/16/2025
U.S. Considers Deporting Daughter of Cuban Political Prisoner Along with Her Two Young Children
Published on 11/11/2025
State Security Prevents Prominent Activist from Leaving Cuba
Published on 11/12/2025
Billboard Supporting Cuban Political Prisoners Removed in Colombian City Hosting CELAC-EU Summit
Published on 11/10/2025
U.S. Condemns Mistreatment of Cuban Political Prisoner Walnier Luis Aguilar
Published on 11/8/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Fires Back at Bruno Rodríguez: "Have Your Bags Ready"
Published on 11/6/2025
Jorge Gutiérrez Izaguirre, Notable Member of Brigade 2506 and Former Cuban Political Prisoner, Passes Away in Miami
Published on 11/5/2025
Cuban Government Relocates Political Prisoners Far from Their Families
Published on 11/4/2025
Faith Behind Bars and Love Across Distance: José Gabriel Barrenechea and His Mother Honored with Patmos Award 2025
Published on 11/3/2025
Social Media Erupts in Support of Ferrer Amidst Opposition Criticism
Published on 10/24/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Criticizes Both Regime Agents and Fellow Freedom Advocates for Defamation
Published on 10/23/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Initiates Economic Support Network for Cuban Political Prisoners from Miami
Published on 10/23/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Vows to Return to Cuba by Boat Before the Fall of Castroism
Published on 10/16/2025
Luis Robles, Former Political Prisoner, Seeks Support to Rebuild Life in Spain
Published on 10/18/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Shares First Message After Forced Exile to the U.S.
Published on 10/15/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Urged to Reunite with Family After Exile to the U.S.
Published on 10/14/2025
Rosa María Payá Hails José Daniel Ferrer as a Cuban Hero
Published on 10/14/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Remains Imprisoned as Cuban Regime Seeks Exile Deal for Political Gain
Published on 10/5/2025
Cuban Ex-Political Prisoner Confronts ICE Agents During Migrant Detention in Washington
Published on 9/27/2025
Aymara Nieto Rebuilds Life in Exile, Vows to Advocate for Political Prisoners from Abroad
Published on 8/17/2025
Cuban Regime Exiles Political Prisoner Aymara Nieto to the Dominican Republic
Published on 8/12/2025
Former Cuban Official Arrested in Miami: ICE Releases Photos
Published on 8/8/2025
Cuban MINFAR Celebrates Lina Ruz as a Heroine for Her Maternal "Bravery"
Published on 8/7/2025
Cuban Authorities Deny Political Prisoner Attendance at Mother's Funeral
Published on 8/7/2025
Former Cuban Political Prisoner Praises U.S. for Arresting Notorious Cuban Repressor
Published on 8/6/2025
Cuban Opposition Figures Hailed as Heroes by U.S. Congressman
Published on 8/5/2025
Israel Rojas Calls for Reconciliation... A Case of Too Little, Too Late
Published on 8/4/2025
Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Cruz Acknowledges Challenge of Ending Power Outages
Published on 7/27/2025
Mother of Political Prisoner on Hunger Strike Protests Outside Combinado del Este: "Let Me Save My Son"
Published on 7/26/2025
Ángel Moya Unveils State Security Agents Targeting the Ladies in White Movement
Published on 7/22/2025
Cuban Artists and Influencers Reflect on Fourth Anniversary of July 11 Protests: "The Day We Came Closest to Freedom"
Published on 7/12/2025
Maykel Osorbo Ends Hunger Strike and Reports Inhumane Treatment in Cuban Prison
Published on 7/7/2025
Cubans React to Díaz-Canel's Claims About Democracy on the Island
Published on 6/22/2025
Washington Dismisses Criticism of Mission Chief in Cuba: "Another Baseless Attack by the Regime"
Published on 6/21/2025
Cuban Activist Faces 10-Year Sentence for Criticizing Government Online
Published on 6/19/2025
Melendi and Aymée Nuviola Unite, Shout "Long Live a Free Cuba!" in Miami Performance
Published on 6/15/2025
Would You Move Back to Cuba if It Were Free? Aymée Nuviola Sparks Debate on Social Media
Published on 6/9/2025
Open Letter to Cuban Regime: "This Isn't the Country I Want to Live In"
Published on 6/1/2025
Cuban Political Prisoner with Cancer: The Dire Conditions Inside Cuban Prisons
Published on 5/30/2025
Cuban Opposition Seeks Pope Leo XIV's Support for Freedom
Published on 5/20/2025
Heartfelt Prison Letter by José Gabriel Barrenechea: "To My Mother, Heart and Soul of Our Home"
Published on 5/19/2025
Want to Connect with the Head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba? Here's How You Can Do It
Published on 5/7/2025
U.S. Voices Condolences Over the Death of Zoila Esther Chávez, Mother of Political Prisoner José Gabriel Barrenechea
Published on 5/7/2025
Cuban Exiles Rally in Spain Against Cuban Government Spokesperson
Published on 5/6/2025
Cubans Rally in Miami to Demand Release of José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro
Published on 5/4/2025
Alfredo Felipe Fuentes, Former Black Spring Prisoner, Dies in the United States
Published on 5/3/2025
Calls Mount for Release of Cuban Political Prisoner José Gabriel Barrenechea and Urgent Help for His Ailing Mother
Published on 4/29/2025
Maykel Osorbo Faces Isolation: Calls for Communication Rights Intensify
Published on 4/29/2025
Ernesto Borges Returns Home After 28 Years in Cuban Prison
Published on 4/25/2025
Ernesto Borges Pérez Released After 28 Years in Cuban Prison
Published on 4/24/2025
Political Prisoner Mayelín Rodríguez Prado Reportedly Beaten in Camagüey Prison
Published on 3/30/2025
Emotional Arrival of Former Cuban Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido in Miami
Published on 3/23/2025
United States Denies Involvement in Release of Cuban Political Prisoners
Published on 3/15/2025
Idealized Woman in Cuban Regime: "Always in the Background, Fulfilling Fidel's Dreams"
Published on 3/9/2025
U.S. State Department Official Meets with Cuban Activists in Washington
Published on 3/2/2025
Honoring Orlando Zapata Tamayo: A Reflection 15 Years After His Death
Published on 2/24/2025
José Daniel Ferrer: A Beacon of Hope in Santiago de Cuba
Published on 2/23/2025
Former Political Prisoner Reveals Unexpected Deal That Brought Him from Cuba to Miami in 1979
Published on 2/17/2025
Cuban Government Continues to Imprison 1,150 Political Prisoners
Published on 2/15/2025
U.S. Denounces Death of Cuban Political Prisoner and Issues Warning to Regime
Published on 2/14/2025
Cuban Woman Warned by U.S. Immigration After Cuba Visit: "Be Very Careful, Things Aren't Looking Good"
Published on 2/7/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Reports Escalating Threats and Intimidation Against Supporters
Published on 2/6/2025
U.S. Envoy to Cuba Visits Our Lady of Charity Shrine, Offers Special Tribute
Published on 2/6/2025
Rick Scott Urges Trump to Intensify Sanctions Against Cuban Regime
Published on 1/30/2025
Cuqui La Mora Advocates for Cuban Freedom in Washington: A Call to Prioritize Liberation
Published on 1/29/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Warns of Imminent Arrest and Reaffirms His Dedication to Cuban Freedom
Published on 1/28/2025
Political Prisoners Saylí Navarro and Sissi Abascal Denied Reduced Sentences
Published on 1/24/2025
Anamely Ramos Turns Her Birthday into a Call for Freedom for Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Osorbo
Published on 1/25/2025
Activists Demand Cuba's Liberation at Cuban Regime's Booth in Madrid Tourism Fair
Published on 1/24/2025
Pope Francis on the Release of Prisoners in Cuba
Published on 1/21/2025
Yoennis Domínguez de la Rosa Released After Filming Police Clashes in Santiago de Cuba
Published on 1/19/2025
Brenda Díaz Released: Cuba's Only Transgender Political Prisoner Freed
Published on 1/19/2025
Cuban Dissident Félix Navarro Released from Matanzas Prison
Published on 1/18/2025
Luis Robles on His Release: "This is Not the Freedom We Deserve"
Published on 1/18/2025
José Daniel Ferrer: "I'd Rather Die in Prison Than Owe My Release to an Unworthy Negotiation"
Published on 1/17/2025
Cardinal in Havana Unaware of Vatican's Secret Mediation for Release of Cuban Prisoners
Published on 1/16/2025
A Cuban Mother's 2025 Wish: "Freedom for My Son"
Published on 1/2/2025
Yordenis Ugás Criticizes Chant Against Otaola at Bebeshito's Concert: "I Feel Disappointed and Empty"
Published on 12/31/2024
José Daniel Ferrer Ends Hunger Strike After Six Days of Protest
Published on 12/12/2024
From the Cry for Freedom to Death Behind Bars: Four 11J Protesters Have Died in Cuban Prisons
Published on 12/12/2024
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Engages with Prominent Cuban Dissidents Berta Soler and Martha Beatriz Roque
Published on 12/11/2024
Political Prisoner Andy García on Hunger Strike: Family Warns of Deteriorating Health After Nine Days Without Food
Published on 12/7/2024
U.S. Officials Meet with Families of Cuban Political Prisoners in Havana
Published on 12/7/2024
OAS Chief Condemns Death of Cuban Political Prisoner Manuel de Jesús Guillén Esplugas Following July 11 Protests
Published on 12/5/2024
Aymée Nuviola Voices Outrage Over Death of Cuban Political Prisoner Guillén Esplugas
Published on 12/4/2024
U.S. Criticizes Cuban Political Prisoner's Death, Demands Release of Detainees
Published on 12/3/2024
Rising Outrage Over Death of Nicolás Guillén's Great-Grandson in Cuban Prison
Published on 12/3/2024
Díaz-Balart Condemns Death of Cuban Political Prisoner: "The Regime's Days Are Numbered"
Published on 12/3/2024
Cuban Graffiti Artist Calls for Political Prisoners' Freedom at Havana Biennial
Published on 11/28/2024
Cuban Film "Plantadas" Now Streaming on VIX, Roku, and Filmin
Published on 11/26/2024
Concern Grows Over Health of Cuban Political Prisoner Jailed for 36 Years
Published on 11/26/2024
José Daniel Ferrer Rushed to Hospital Following Assault in Santiago de Cuba Prison
Published on 11/21/2024
Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests Shares Harrowing Testimony at European Parliament Forum for a Free Cuba
Published on 11/13/2024
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
Mother of Cuban Political Prisoner Suffers Stroke After Learning of Son's Beating
Published on 10/24/2024
Mother of Political Prisoner from July 11th Protests Urges Cubans to Rally for His Release
Published on 10/8/2024
Gerardo Hernández Defends El Micha: "Miami Has Its Inquisitors"
Published on 9/19/2024
EU Lawmakers Demand Sanctions Over Cuba's Dire Situation and Call for José Daniel Ferrer's Release
Published on 9/19/2024
Fundraising Luncheon in Miami to Support Cuban Political Prisoners
Published on 9/18/2024
Ten Political Prisoners Attempt Suicide in Cuban Jails in 2024
Published on 9/5/2024
Threats Against Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in Prison Raise Concerns
Published on 8/1/2024
José Daniel Ferrer's Wife Reveals She's Been Denied Visits for Three Months
Published on 7/31/2024
Protest Planned at Miami Airport
Published on 7/26/2024
Priest Urges Families of Cuban Political Prisoners: "Do Not Be Ashamed of Them"
Published on 7/12/2024
Cubans Demand System Change on Social Media: "11J Continues"
Published on 7/11/2024
Peruvian TV Host José Peláez Reflects on His Father: "He Was a Political Prisoner in Cuba for 13 Years"
Published on 6/25/2024
Pregnant Cuban Political Prisoner Lisdani Rodríguez Isaac Describes Harsh Prison Life
Published on 6/16/2024
Daughter of Maykel Osorbo Leaves Cuba with Her Mother: "Heading to Lands of Freedom"
Published on 6/11/2024
Massive Screens at Madison Square Garden Display Message of Freedom for Cuba
Published on 5/27/2024
Ailex Marcano, Mother of Cuban Political Prisoner, Arrives in the U.S.
Published on 5/24/2024