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Explore the struggles and stories of political prisoners in Cuba. This tag highlights releases, protests, dire prison conditions, and civil society's push for change.

Belarusian Leader Grants Pardon to Nobel Laureate and Key Regime Critics
Belarusian Leader Grants Pardon to Nobel Laureate and Key Regime Critics

Published on 12/13/2025

Trump Administration Criticizes Cuban Regime's Resistance to Essential Reforms Amid Crisis
Trump Administration Criticizes Cuban Regime's Resistance to Essential Reforms Amid Crisis

Published on 12/11/2025

"Dark Times Behind Bars: José Alejandro Rodríguez Gelín Shares His Prison Experience"
"Dark Times Behind Bars: José Alejandro Rodríguez Gelín Shares His Prison Experience"

Published on 11/30/2025

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

Ferrer Stands by Otaola: "Actions Speak Louder Than Words"
Ferrer Stands by Otaola: "Actions Speak Louder Than Words"

Published on 11/13/2025

Bruno Rodríguez Accuses Marco Rubio of Meeting with "Criminals" Following Meeting with José Daniel Ferrer
Bruno Rodríguez Accuses Marco Rubio of Meeting with "Criminals" Following Meeting with José Daniel Ferrer

Published on 11/6/2025

Cuban Sparks Controversy by Comparing Abandoned Dog in Bayamo to Silence on Political Prisoners
Cuban Sparks Controversy by Comparing Abandoned Dog in Bayamo to Silence on Political Prisoners

Published on 11/3/2025

State Security Apprehends White Lady Leticia Ramos Herrería
State Security Apprehends White Lady Leticia Ramos Herrería

Published on 11/2/2025

Love Amid Oppression: The Story of Nelva and José Daniel Ferrer's Bond
Love Amid Oppression: The Story of Nelva and José Daniel Ferrer's Bond

Published on 10/25/2025

Cuban Activist Criticizes Díaz-Canel: "We Are Worse Off Than Palestine"
Cuban Activist Criticizes Díaz-Canel: "We Are Worse Off Than Palestine"

Published on 10/3/2025

Cuban Government Denies Existence of Imprisoned Protesters: "Not a Single One"
Cuban Government Denies Existence of Imprisoned Protesters: "Not a Single One"

Published on 9/27/2025

United States Asserts Lifting Sanctions Would Not Change Cuba: "Military Would Only Steal More"
United States Asserts Lifting Sanctions Would Not Change Cuba: "Military Would Only Steal More"

Published on 9/26/2025

U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Bayamo: A Testament to the Spirit of Freedom
U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Bayamo: A Testament to the Spirit of Freedom

Published on 9/26/2025

Cuban Voices Question U.S. Promise to End Regime: "When Will It Happen?"
Cuban Voices Question U.S. Promise to End Regime: "When Will It Happen?"

Published on 9/19/2025

United States: "We Are Committed to Ending Cuba's Oppressive Regime"
United States: "We Are Committed to Ending Cuba's Oppressive Regime"

Published on 9/17/2025

Maduro Releases 13 Political Prisoners in Venezuela Following U.S. Pressure
Maduro Releases 13 Political Prisoners in Venezuela Following U.S. Pressure

Published on 8/24/2025

U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: "Justice, Freedom, and Democracy are the Rights of the Cuban People"
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: "Justice, Freedom, and Democracy are the Rights of the Cuban People"

Published on 8/23/2025

Father of July 11th Protester: "Your Fuel is Profiting from Our Suffering"
Father of July 11th Protester: "Your Fuel is Profiting from Our Suffering"

Published on 8/21/2025

Young Political Prisoner Faces Severe Health Issues at Bellotex Prison in Matanzas
Young Political Prisoner Faces Severe Health Issues at Bellotex Prison in Matanzas

Published on 8/11/2025

Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Asserts National Dignity is Non-Negotiable on July 26 Commemoration
Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Asserts National Dignity is Non-Negotiable on July 26 Commemoration

Published on 7/27/2025

Diosa Electrifies Watsco Center with "Homeland and Life" Cry alongside El Funky
Diosa Electrifies Watsco Center with "Homeland and Life" Cry alongside El Funky

Published on 7/20/2025

Heartbreaking Plea from a Cuban Mother for Her Imprisoned Son in Baracoa
Heartbreaking Plea from a Cuban Mother for Her Imprisoned Son in Baracoa

Published on 7/18/2025

Cuban Regime Supporters Clash with Protesters in Costa Rica
Cuban Regime Supporters Clash with Protesters in Costa Rica

Published on 7/16/2025

Alina Bárbara Defiantly Stands Her Ground Amid Repressive Attempts
Alina Bárbara Defiantly Stands Her Ground Amid Repressive Attempts

Published on 7/13/2025

Armando Labrador Responds to Being Labeled a "Terrorist" by Cuban Regime
Armando Labrador Responds to Being Labeled a "Terrorist" by Cuban Regime

Published on 7/13/2025

Cubans Demand Freedom: A Look Back at July 11
Cubans Demand Freedom: A Look Back at July 11

Published on 7/11/2025

Human Rights Group Raises Alarm Over Political Prisoner on Hunger Strike: Denied Medical Care Amid Critical Health Condition
Human Rights Group Raises Alarm Over Political Prisoner on Hunger Strike: Denied Medical Care Amid Critical Health Condition

Published on 7/10/2025

Arrested Protester in Encrucijada Faces Abuse in Prison and Attempts Suicide
Arrested Protester in Encrucijada Faces Abuse in Prison and Attempts Suicide

Published on 6/28/2025

Cuban Leader Defends Crackdown: "Dissidents Often Commit Crimes"
Cuban Leader Defends Crackdown: "Dissidents Often Commit Crimes"

Published on 6/21/2025

Cuba's Legal Foundations Questioned as Díaz-Canel Faces Backlash
Cuba's Legal Foundations Questioned as Díaz-Canel Faces Backlash

Published on 6/9/2025

Unintentional Admission by Granma: Communist Party's Official Newspaper Acknowledges Political Prisoners in Cuba
Unintentional Admission by Granma: Communist Party's Official Newspaper Acknowledges Political Prisoners in Cuba

Published on 5/30/2025

Activist in Havana Arrested for Providing Medicine to Political Prisoners
Activist in Havana Arrested for Providing Medicine to Political Prisoners

Published on 5/8/2025

Christian Alliance Highlights Cuba's Severe Crisis and Religious Repression
Christian Alliance Highlights Cuba's Severe Crisis and Religious Repression

Published on 5/8/2025

Brother of Senior Cuban Official Criticizes Regime After Political Prisoner's Mother's Death
Brother of Senior Cuban Official Criticizes Regime After Political Prisoner's Mother's Death

Published on 5/6/2025

María Elvira Salazar: "The World Must Stop Overlooking the Cuban Dictatorship"
María Elvira Salazar: "The World Must Stop Overlooking the Cuban Dictatorship"

Published on 5/6/2025

U.S. Diplomat Aims for Direct Dialogue with Cuban Citizens
U.S. Diplomat Aims for Direct Dialogue with Cuban Citizens

Published on 5/2/2025

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

Head of U.S. Embassy in Cuba Meets with Coco Fariñas in Santa Clara
Head of U.S. Embassy in Cuba Meets with Coco Fariñas in Santa Clara

Published on 4/30/2025

Bukele Proposes Unprecedented Exchange to Maduro: Repatriate Venezuelan Migrants for Political Prisoner Release
Bukele Proposes Unprecedented Exchange to Maduro: Repatriate Venezuelan Migrants for Political Prisoner Release

Published on 4/21/2025

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

Anamely Ramos: Cuban Prisons Are Now Death Traps
Anamely Ramos: Cuban Prisons Are Now Death Traps

Published on 3/29/2025

Political Prisoners Released in Cuba Reaches 11 After Month-Long Pause
Political Prisoners Released in Cuba Reaches 11 After Month-Long Pause

Published on 3/2/2025

Miguel Díaz-Canel Reacts to Pope Francis' Health Crisis
Miguel Díaz-Canel Reacts to Pope Francis' Health Crisis

Published on 2/24/2025

Health of Cuban-German Political Prisoner Luis Frómeta Compte Worsens in Combinado del Este Prison
Health of Cuban-German Political Prisoner Luis Frómeta Compte Worsens in Combinado del Este Prison

Published on 2/18/2025

Priest Alberto Reyes Criticizes Regime for Halting Release of Political Prisoners: "Is No One Going to Speak Up?"
Priest Alberto Reyes Criticizes Regime for Halting Release of Political Prisoners: "Is No One Going to Speak Up?"

Published on 2/15/2025

Jose Daniel Ferrer and His Wife Provide Daily Support to Vulnerable Individuals in Santiago de Cuba
Jose Daniel Ferrer and His Wife Provide Daily Support to Vulnerable Individuals in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 2/15/2025

Jacob Forever Shares Why He's Avoiding Cuba: "I Want Nothing to Do with Communism"
Jacob Forever Shares Why He's Avoiding Cuba: "I Want Nothing to Do with Communism"

Published on 2/12/2025

U.S. Senators Reintroduce "DEMOCRACIA Act" to Intensify Sanctions on Cuban Regime
U.S. Senators Reintroduce "DEMOCRACIA Act" to Intensify Sanctions on Cuban Regime

Published on 2/9/2025

Cuban Regime Cuts Internet Access for Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer
Cuban Regime Cuts Internet Access for Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer

Published on 2/9/2025

Cuban Regime Uses Prime Time to Issue Threats to Released Political Prisoners
Cuban Regime Uses Prime Time to Issue Threats to Released Political Prisoners

Published on 2/5/2025

Maykel Osorbo Urges Released Prisoners: "Stay True to Your Principles"
Maykel Osorbo Urges Released Prisoners: "Stay True to Your Principles"

Published on 2/1/2025

Zajaris Raises Her Voice for Cuban Artists: "Our Tables Are Full But Our Souls Are Empty"
Zajaris Raises Her Voice for Cuban Artists: "Our Tables Are Full But Our Souls Are Empty"

Published on 1/31/2025

US Condemns Cuban Regime's Persecution of José Daniel Ferrer
US Condemns Cuban Regime's Persecution of José Daniel Ferrer

Published on 1/29/2025

Cubans Rally in Washington Urging Trump to Intensify Pressure on Cuban Regime
Cubans Rally in Washington Urging Trump to Intensify Pressure on Cuban Regime

Published on 1/28/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Defies Police Summons in Santiago de Cuba: “I’m Not Going Anywhere”
José Daniel Ferrer Defies Police Summons in Santiago de Cuba: “I’m Not Going Anywhere”

Published on 1/28/2025

Academic Alina Bárbara López Welcomes U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer to Cuba Home
Academic Alina Bárbara López Welcomes U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer to Cuba Home

Published on 1/27/2025

Cuba Halts Release of Political Prisoners After Terror List Reinstatement: What Happened to the Jubilee Spirit?
Cuba Halts Release of Political Prisoners After Terror List Reinstatement: What Happened to the Jubilee Spirit?

Published on 1/22/2025

Threats Loom as Cuba Warns Former Prisoners: "You Could Be Detained Again"
Threats Loom as Cuba Warns Former Prisoners: "You Could Be Detained Again"

Published on 1/21/2025

Cuban Regime Halts Prisoner Releases After Being Re-listed as Terrorism Sponsor
Cuban Regime Halts Prisoner Releases After Being Re-listed as Terrorism Sponsor

Published on 1/21/2025

Priest Alberto Reyes Affirms Commitment to Cuba: "I Have No Intention of Leaving"
Priest Alberto Reyes Affirms Commitment to Cuba: "I Have No Intention of Leaving"

Published on 1/22/2025

Donald Trump Reinstates Cuba's Status as State Sponsor of Terrorism
Donald Trump Reinstates Cuba's Status as State Sponsor of Terrorism

Published on 1/21/2025

Released Over 100 Political Prisoners in Cuba Following Talks with the U.S. and Vatican
Released Over 100 Political Prisoners in Cuba Following Talks with the U.S. and Vatican

Published on 1/20/2025

Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Challenges Release of Prisoners: "Why Not Extend the Same to All?"
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Challenges Release of Prisoners: "Why Not Extend the Same to All?"

Published on 1/20/2025

Luis Robles Expresses Gratitude Following Release: "Thank You to Everyone Who Hoped for This Moment"
Luis Robles Expresses Gratitude Following Release: "Thank You to Everyone Who Hoped for This Moment"

Published on 1/17/2025

Nearly 30 Political Prisoners Freed Following U.S. Agreement
Nearly 30 Political Prisoners Freed Following U.S. Agreement

Published on 1/17/2025

Marco Rubio Advocates for Keeping Cuba on Terror List, Warns of Shifts with Incoming Administration
Marco Rubio Advocates for Keeping Cuba on Terror List, Warns of Shifts with Incoming Administration

Published on 1/16/2025

Social Media Campaign Demands Release of All Political Prisoners in Cuba
Social Media Campaign Demands Release of All Political Prisoners in Cuba

Published on 1/16/2025

Political Prisoners From Cuba's July 11th Protests Released Amid U.S. and Vatican Negotiations
Political Prisoners From Cuba's July 11th Protests Released Amid U.S. and Vatican Negotiations

Published on 1/15/2025

Archbishop of Miami Comments on Biden's Measures and Release of Political Prisoners in Cuba
Archbishop of Miami Comments on Biden's Measures and Release of Political Prisoners in Cuba

Published on 1/16/2025

Amnesty International Demands Release of All Political Prisoners Following Cuban Prisoner Release Announcement
Amnesty International Demands Release of All Political Prisoners Following Cuban Prisoner Release Announcement

Published on 1/15/2025

Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Envisions an Island Where No One Wants to Leave
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Envisions an Island Where No One Wants to Leave

Published on 1/2/2025

Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Warns: "This Could Be the Most Challenging Christmas in Our History"
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Warns: "This Could Be the Most Challenging Christmas in Our History"

Published on 12/27/2024

Alberto Reyes Encourages Cubans to Celebrate Christmas Amidst Despair: "How Much Longer?"
Alberto Reyes Encourages Cubans to Celebrate Christmas Amidst Despair: "How Much Longer?"

Published on 12/23/2024

Surge in Political Prisoners in Cuba Amidst Wave of Arrests
Surge in Political Prisoners in Cuba Amidst Wave of Arrests

Published on 12/11/2024

U.S. Demands Release of Political Prisoners in Cuba: "Their Families Continue to Suffer"
U.S. Demands Release of Political Prisoners in Cuba: "Their Families Continue to Suffer"

Published on 12/12/2024

Cuban Exiles Project Political Prisoners' Images in Front of Cuban Embassy in Washington
Cuban Exiles Project Political Prisoners' Images in Front of Cuban Embassy in Washington

Published on 12/11/2024

Political Prisoner Andy García on Hunger Strike for 11 Days; Parents Protest Outside Prison
Political Prisoner Andy García on Hunger Strike for 11 Days; Parents Protest Outside Prison

Published on 12/9/2024

José Daniel Ferrer Embarks on Hunger Strike in Santiago de Cuba Prison
José Daniel Ferrer Embarks on Hunger Strike in Santiago de Cuba Prison

Published on 12/6/2024

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

Yordenis Ugás Urges Cuban Solidarity Against the Regime and for Political Prisoners' Freedom
Yordenis Ugás Urges Cuban Solidarity Against the Regime and for Political Prisoners' Freedom

Published on 11/27/2024

Release of 131 Political Prisoners in Venezuela Signals New Chapter in Human Rights Debate
Release of 131 Political Prisoners in Venezuela Signals New Chapter in Human Rights Debate

Published on 11/18/2024

Amnesty International Urges Global Support for Human Rights in Cuba
Amnesty International Urges Global Support for Human Rights in Cuba

Published on 11/5/2024

Abusive Treatment of 11J Protester Lisdiani Rodríguez Isaac Reported at Guamajal Prison
Abusive Treatment of 11J Protester Lisdiani Rodríguez Isaac Reported at Guamajal Prison

Published on 11/1/2024

EU Human Rights Envoy Meets with Carolina Barrero in Brussels
EU Human Rights Envoy Meets with Carolina Barrero in Brussels

Published on 10/26/2024

Yordenis Ugás Hopes for El Taiger's Recovery: "May He Become a Better Person"
Yordenis Ugás Hopes for El Taiger's Recovery: "May He Become a Better Person"

Published on 10/5/2024

Political Prisoner Numbers Drop in Cuba: Suicide, Forced Exile, and 13 Sentences Completed
Political Prisoner Numbers Drop in Cuba: Suicide, Forced Exile, and 13 Sentences Completed

Published on 9/22/2024

Nelva Ortega, Wife of Cuban Political Prisoner José Daniel Ferrer, Alleges "Slow Death" in Confinement
Nelva Ortega, Wife of Cuban Political Prisoner José Daniel Ferrer, Alleges "Slow Death" in Confinement

Published on 9/11/2024

Lis Cuesta Expresses Gratitude Towards Her Bodyguards: "They Give So Much for So Little"
Lis Cuesta Expresses Gratitude Towards Her Bodyguards: "They Give So Much for So Little"

Published on 9/6/2024

Popular Discontent in Cuba: 691 Protests and Complaints Recorded in August
Popular Discontent in Cuba: 691 Protests and Complaints Recorded in August

Published on 9/2/2024

UN Condemns Forced Labor Imposed on Political Prisoners in Cuba
UN Condemns Forced Labor Imposed on Political Prisoners in Cuba

Published on 8/29/2024

Plantadas Director: "The Film is Gradually Spreading Across Cuba"
Plantadas Director: "The Film is Gradually Spreading Across Cuba"

Published on 8/15/2024

Report Unveils Torture Methods in Cuban Prisons
Report Unveils Torture Methods in Cuban Prisons

Published on 8/8/2024

Chile Rejects Nicolás Maduro's Election Victory: "Attempted Electoral Fraud"
Chile Rejects Nicolás Maduro's Election Victory: "Attempted Electoral Fraud"

Published on 8/7/2024

Cuban Priest Reveals: "I've Considered Asking God for Things to Get Worse"
Cuban Priest Reveals: "I've Considered Asking God for Things to Get Worse"

Published on 8/5/2024

Cubans Protest at Haila's Concert in Madrid
Cubans Protest at Haila's Concert in Madrid

Published on 7/23/2024

Miami Hosts Procession for Our Lady of Charity, Advocating for Cuba's Freedom on 11J Anniversary
Miami Hosts Procession for Our Lady of Charity, Advocating for Cuba's Freedom on 11J Anniversary

Published on 7/12/2024

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Honors 11J Prisoners: "Don't Let Them Be Forgotten"
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Honors 11J Prisoners: "Don't Let Them Be Forgotten"

Published on 7/11/2024

Marco Rubio Reflects on Third Anniversary of 11J: "Cubans Are Worse Off Now"
Marco Rubio Reflects on Third Anniversary of 11J: "Cubans Are Worse Off Now"

Published on 7/11/2024

Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido Released After Three Grueling Years in Jail
Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido Released After Three Grueling Years in Jail

Published on 7/10/2024

Yunior Morales Highlights U.S. Grocery Shopping: "This is Freedom"
Yunior Morales Highlights U.S. Grocery Shopping: "This is Freedom"

Published on 7/10/2024

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

State Security Threatens Journalist José Luis Tan with Jail if He Leaves Home on July 11
State Security Threatens Journalist José Luis Tan with Jail if He Leaves Home on July 11

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

Son of Professor Pedro Albert Exposes Dire Conditions of His Father in Prison
Son of Professor Pedro Albert Exposes Dire Conditions of His Father in Prison

Published on 6/16/2024

Civil Society Launches Campaign to Highlight the Plight of Political Prisoners in Cuba
Civil Society Launches Campaign to Highlight the Plight of Political Prisoners in Cuba

Published on 6/4/2024

Cuban Regime Releases Pregnant Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests
Cuban Regime Releases Pregnant Political Prisoner from July 11 Protests

Published on 5/29/2024

Cubans with I-220A Protest at Cuban Embassy in Washington, Chant "Murderers"
Cubans with I-220A Protest at Cuban Embassy in Washington, Chant "Murderers"

Published on 5/21/2024