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Cuban Political Prisoners

Updates on Cuban political prisoners include harsh prison conditions, families seeking freedom, protests, and calls for change, highlighting human rights concerns.

Former Political Prisoner Reveals Unexpected Deal That Brought Him from Cuba to Miami in 1979
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brenda Díaz Released: Cuba's Only Transgender Political Prisoner Freed

Published on 1/19/2025

Cuban Dissident Félix Navarro Released from Matanzas Prison
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"
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"
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
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"
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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"
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
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
Fundraising Luncheon in Miami to Support Cuban Political Prisoners

Published on 9/18/2024

Ten Political Prisoners Attempt Suicide in Cuban Jails in 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
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
José Daniel Ferrer's Wife Reveals She's Been Denied Visits for Three Months

Published on 7/31/2024

Protest Planned at Miami Airport
Protest Planned at Miami Airport

Published on 7/26/2024

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

Cubans Demand System Change on Social Media: "11J Continues"
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"
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
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"
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
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.
Ailex Marcano, Mother of Cuban Political Prisoner, Arrives in the U.S.

Published on 5/24/2024