Human rights in Cuba
Discover the ongoing challenges to human rights in Cuba, including government repression, protests, political imprisonments, and international reactions.
![Anna Bensi and Her Mother Cut Off from Internet by Cuban Regime]()
Anna Bensi and Her Mother Cut Off from Internet by Cuban Regime
Published on 3/13/2026
![Official from U.S. State Department Meets with Cuban Dissidents in Havana]()
Official from U.S. State Department Meets with Cuban Dissidents in Havana
Published on 3/7/2026
![U.S. Anticipates "Historic Shift" in Cuba by 2026, Confirms Internal Contacts]()
U.S. Anticipates "Historic Shift" in Cuba by 2026, Confirms Internal Contacts
Published on 2/22/2026
![Sandro Castro Suggests U.S. Agreement as "Ideal" Solution for Cuba's Troubles]()
Sandro Castro Suggests U.S. Agreement as "Ideal" Solution for Cuba's Troubles
Published on 2/1/2026
![Cuban Regime Spokesperson Dismisses Trump's Measures as "A Well-Written Novel"]()
Cuban Regime Spokesperson Dismisses Trump's Measures as "A Well-Written Novel"
Published on 1/31/2026
![Cuban State Security Vows to Block Future Meetings Between U.S. Diplomat Hammer and Civil Society]()
Cuban State Security Vows to Block Future Meetings Between U.S. Diplomat Hammer and Civil Society
Published on 1/24/2026
![State Security Summons Priests Alberto Reyes and Castor Álvarez in Camagüey]()
State Security Summons Priests Alberto Reyes and Castor Álvarez in Camagüey
Published on 1/24/2026
![Sandro Castro Expresses His Stance on Díaz-Canel]()
Sandro Castro Expresses His Stance on Díaz-Canel
Published on 12/26/2025
![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
![Civic Action for Change: Democratic Front Pushes for Electoral Reform in Cuba]()
Civic Action for Change: Democratic Front Pushes for Electoral Reform in Cuba
Published on 12/19/2025
![Mike Hammer Reflects on a Year in Cuba: "The True Hardships Can't Be Seen from Abroad"]()
Mike Hammer Reflects on a Year in Cuba: "The True Hardships Can't Be Seen from Abroad"
Published on 11/16/2025
![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
![Faith Behind Bars and Love Across Distance: José Gabriel Barrenechea and His Mother Honored with Patmos Award 2025]()
Faith Behind Bars and Love Across Distance: José Gabriel Barrenechea and His Mother Honored with Patmos Award 2025
Published on 11/3/2025
![Gina Romero Challenges Cuban Regime at UN, Exposing Harsh Restrictions on Freedom of Association]()
Gina Romero Challenges Cuban Regime at UN, Exposing Harsh Restrictions on Freedom of Association
Published on 10/25/2025
![Cuban Government Targets Adolescents Amid Power Outage Protests in Las Tunas]()
Cuban Government Targets Adolescents Amid Power Outage Protests in Las Tunas
Published on 10/4/2025
![Cuban Government Rules Out War with U.S. Over Venezuelan Conflict: "We Will Offer Full Political Support"]()
Cuban Government Rules Out War with U.S. Over Venezuelan Conflict: "We Will Offer Full Political Support"
Published on 9/24/2025
![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
![Mother's Plea: Cuban Education Ministry Denies Schooling for Autistic Son]()
Mother's Plea: Cuban Education Ministry Denies Schooling for Autistic Son
Published on 9/2/2025
![Resignation of Cuban Writer Laideliz Herrera Laza from UNEAC Highlights Silence on Repression]()
Resignation of Cuban Writer Laideliz Herrera Laza from UNEAC Highlights Silence on Repression
Published on 8/17/2025
![Cuban Father Exposes Military Abuse Leading to Son's Tragic Death]()
Cuban Father Exposes Military Abuse Leading to Son's Tragic Death
Published on 8/7/2025
![Mother of Political Prisoner on Hunger Strike Protests Outside Combinado del Este: "Let Me Save My Son"]()
Mother of Political Prisoner on Hunger Strike Protests Outside Combinado del Este: "Let Me Save My Son"
Published on 7/26/2025
![Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Key Cuban Regime Figures]()
Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Key Cuban Regime Figures
Published on 7/12/2025
![Trump Tightens Cuba Embargo and Halts U.S. Tourism to the Island]()
Trump Tightens Cuba Embargo and Halts U.S. Tourism to the Island
Published on 6/30/2025
![Rosa María Payá Accused of Being a "Mercenary" by Cuban Government Following Her Election to the IACHR]()
Rosa María Payá Accused of Being a "Mercenary" by Cuban Government Following Her Election to the IACHR
Published on 6/28/2025
![Miryorly García Refuses to Sign "Falsehood-Laden" Document from Cuban State Security]()
Miryorly García Refuses to Sign "Falsehood-Laden" Document from Cuban State Security
Published on 6/12/2025
![Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes Marco Rubio for "Betraying Those He Encouraged to Migrate"]()
Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes Marco Rubio for "Betraying Those He Encouraged to Migrate"
Published on 6/3/2025
![Pastor Released After Detainment for Defending Son in Cuban Military Court]()
Pastor Released After Detainment for Defending Son in Cuban Military Court
Published on 5/24/2025
![Cuban Pastors Arrested After Defending Their Son in Military Court]()
Cuban Pastors Arrested After Defending Their Son in Military Court
Published on 5/20/2025
![Marco Rubio Issues Statement on Cuba's Independence Day]()
Marco Rubio Issues Statement on Cuba's Independence Day
Published on 5/20/2025
![U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Engages with Cuban Couple Following Direct Dialogue Invitation]()
U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Engages with Cuban Couple Following Direct Dialogue Invitation
Published on 5/16/2025
![Cuban Activist Ángel Cuza Released After Over Two Years in Detention]()
Cuban Activist Ángel Cuza Released After Over Two Years in Detention
Published on 5/4/2025
![Ernesto Borges Returns Home After 28 Years in Cuban Prison]()
Ernesto Borges Returns Home After 28 Years in Cuban Prison
Published on 4/25/2025
![Ulises Toirac's Bold Call for Freedom of Expression in Cuba: "Stop the Abuse of Power"]()
Ulises Toirac's Bold Call for Freedom of Expression in Cuba: "Stop the Abuse of Power"
Published on 4/20/2025
![Berta Soler Attends Palm Sunday Mass with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under State Security Surveillance]()
Berta Soler Attends Palm Sunday Mass with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under State Security Surveillance
Published on 4/14/2025
![Shocking Footage Reveals Assault on Patient at Cuban Psychiatric Hospital]()
Shocking Footage Reveals Assault on Patient at Cuban Psychiatric Hospital
Published on 4/10/2025
![Cuban Dissident Sentenced to Seven Years for Criticizing Díaz-Canel and Urging Protests]()
Cuban Dissident Sentenced to Seven Years for Criticizing Díaz-Canel and Urging Protests
Published on 3/26/2025
![A Mother’s Stand: Questioning the Revolution's Whereabouts]()
A Mother’s Stand: Questioning the Revolution's Whereabouts
Published on 3/6/2025
![Cuban Government Releases Two More 11J Protesters After Month-Long Delay]()
Cuban Government Releases Two More 11J Protesters After Month-Long Delay
Published on 3/1/2025
![Martha Beatriz Roque Arrives in Miami in Fragile Health to Reunite with Family]()
Martha Beatriz Roque Arrives in Miami in Fragile Health to Reunite with Family
Published on 2/18/2025
![Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Critical Condition at Hermanos Ameijeiras]()
Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Critical Condition at Hermanos Ameijeiras
Published on 2/8/2025
![Ferrer Engages with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: Envisions "Friendly Governments and Strong Relations"]()
Ferrer Engages with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: Envisions "Friendly Governments and Strong Relations"
Published on 1/22/2025
![Cuban Dissident Félix Navarro: "The Liberation of Cuba is Closer Than Ever"]()
Cuban Dissident Félix Navarro: "The Liberation of Cuba is Closer Than Ever"
Published on 1/19/2025
![Cuban Government to Release 553 Prisoners Following U.S. Negotiations and Vatican Mediation]()
Cuban Government to Release 553 Prisoners Following U.S. Negotiations and Vatican Mediation
Published on 1/14/2025
![U.S. Embassy Head in Havana Discusses Cuban Issues with Southern Command]()
U.S. Embassy Head in Havana Discusses Cuban Issues with Southern Command
Published on 1/11/2025
![Caught on Camera: Cuban Activist Fernando Vázquez Arrested by Agents in Havana]()
Caught on Camera: Cuban Activist Fernando Vázquez Arrested by Agents in Havana
Published on 1/11/2025
![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
![New U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Takes Helm at Havana Embassy]()
New U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Takes Helm at Havana Embassy
Published on 11/15/2024
![Prisoner Dies After Beating in Cienfuegos Jail, Family Reports]()
Prisoner Dies After Beating in Cienfuegos Jail, Family Reports
Published on 11/14/2024
![Organization Offers Power to Neighbors Amidst Blackout in Havana Neighborhood]()
Organization Offers Power to Neighbors Amidst Blackout in Havana Neighborhood
Published on 11/9/2024
![Cuban Deputy Minister Seeking Asylum in the U.S. Plans to Settle in Florida]()
Cuban Deputy Minister Seeking Asylum in the U.S. Plans to Settle in Florida
Published on 10/3/2024
![Alberto Reyes: "True Victory of a Corrupt Power Isn't Jailing Dissidents"]()
Alberto Reyes: "True Victory of a Corrupt Power Isn't Jailing Dissidents"
Published on 7/6/2024
![Cuba Próxima: "Our Nation Endures Its Darkest Hours"]()
Cuba Próxima: "Our Nation Endures Its Darkest Hours"
Published on 6/24/2024
![Young Protester Barred from Leaving Cuba by State Security]()
Young Protester Barred from Leaving Cuba by State Security
Published on 6/8/2024
