English Translations of Cubans Writing From the Island
From Madrid to Stockholm: Cuba’s freedom knocks on the doors of the old continent 14ymedio, Jorge Luis León, Houston, May 31, 2026 / There are moments in history when a single voice manages to express the feelings of millions. Not because it speaks louder than others, but because it speaks with the authority that comes … Continue reading “José Daniel Ferrer: The Voice of Cuba That Travels Through Europe”
The Cuban opposition leader analyzes the challenges of a democratic transition, the role of the opposition, and the need to prevent Castroism from being recycled. 14ymedio, Yunior García Aguilera, Madrid, May 20, 2026 / For years, the Cuban regime’s propaganda machine has attempted to sow prejudice against opponents, activists, and critical voices. Few have been … Continue reading “José Daniel Ferrer: ‘We Are Not Going To Build a Free Cuba on the Basis of Revenge’”
Manuel Cuesta Morúa assumes the presidency while Ferrer focuses on reorganizing the opposition from exile. 14ymedio/EFE, Havana, 22 December 2025 — The Council for Democratic Transition in Cuba (CTDC), one of the main platforms for articulating the Cuban opposition, announced this Monday the election of a new Executive for the period 2026-2028, in an internal … Continue reading “Cuba’s Council for the Transition Chooses a New Leadership After the Departure of José Daniel Ferrer”
The Secretary of State reiterated his commitment to “the pursuit of democracy, prosperity and fundamental freedoms” on the Island 14ymedio, Havana, November 5, 2025 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Wednesday in Washington with Cuban opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer, who arrived in exile on October 13 after being forced to leave the island. … Continue reading “Marco Rubio Meets in Washington With Cuban Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer”
“My commitment to freedom and democracy will always be unwavering.” 14ymedio, Madrid, October 29, 2025 — Cuban opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer, currently in exile in Miami, has been awarded the 2025 Carlos Alberto Montaner Prize, granted by the InterAmerican Institute for Democracy (IID) to individuals who stand out for their defense of freedom, democracy … Continue reading “José Daniel Ferrer, Exiled in Miami, Is Awarded the 2025 Carlos Alberto Montaner Prize”
“The departure, bound for the United States, follows a formal request from that country’s government and the express acceptance of Ferrer García,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. 14ymedio, Madrid, October 13, 2025 — The opposition leader of the Cuban Patriotic Union (UNPACU), José Daniel Ferrer, arrived in the United States on Monday after … Continue reading “Cuban Opponent José Daniel Ferrer Will Land in Miami This Monday in Forced Exile”
The leader of UNPACU also points out his “frustration at the disunity, sectarianism and lack of effectiveness of the opposition inside and outside Cuba” 14ymedio, Madrid, October 3, 2025 –The opponent José Daniel Ferrer, leader of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), accepts his exile from Cuba. He has expressed this in a handwritten letter … Continue reading ““Beatings, Torture, Humiliation and Death Threats” Lead José Daniel Ferrer To Accept Exile from Cuba”
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara’s health has deteriorated significantly in Guanajay prison. 14ymedio, Havana, 9 September 2025 — Political prisoner José Daniel Ferrer remains “under threat of death” in Mar Verde prison in Santiago de Cuba, where he is being held. This Monday, Ana Belkis Ferrer, the activist’s sister, denounced on Facebook that the leader of … Continue reading “Cuban Opponent José Daniel Ferrer Remains “Under Threat of Death” in Prison”
Since his return to prison last April, the opponent has suffered brutal ill-treatment and beatings, as reported by his family. 14ymedio, Havana, July 12, 2025 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asked the Cuban regime on Friday for proof of life for opponent José Daniel Ferrer. The leader of the Patriotic Union of Cuba … Continue reading “Washington Denounces the Torture of José Daniel Ferrer and Requests Proof of Life From the Cuban Regime”
The Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba denounces their direct involvement in acts of torture against the opposition. 14ymedio, Havana, July 10, 2025 — The Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba has included five prison officials from Mar Verde, Santiago de Cuba, in its database of Cuban Repressors for their direct participation in acts of … Continue reading “Five Officers Identified for Beating José Daniel Ferrer Are Included on the List of Cuban Repressors”
The leader of UNPACU began a hunger strike this Saturday to denounce the poor conditions at the Mar Verde prison. 14ymedio, Havana, July 1, 2025 — Around eleven o’clock on Tuesday morning, Nelva Ortega, wife of political prisoner José Daniel Ferrer, was arrested in Santiago de Cuba. The activist was also arrested while demanding a … Continue reading “Wife of Political Prisoner José Daniel Ferrer Arrested After Demanding Proof of Life”
The arrests of “these two peaceful pro-democracy activists” occurred in a context of “intensifying authoritarianism.” EFE (via 14ymedio), Madrid, 5 May 2025 — A total of 43 organizations, including political parties, unions, and NGOs, are demanding the “immediate” release of Cuban dissidents José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro, after the Cuban government last week revoked … Continue reading “More Than 40 Organizations Demand From Cuba the “Immediate” Release of José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro”
Ferrer and his family were arrested by the political police, who “completely ransacked” the headquarters of Unpacu. Navarro was arrested while on his way to visit his daughter Sayli in prison 14ymedio, Havana, 29 April 2025 — Cuban opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer, head of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (Unpacu), was arrested in Santiago … Continue reading “Cuba’s Supreme Court Revokes the Parole of José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro”
The leader of the Patriotic Union of Cuba participated this Tuesday in a public hearing before the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights. 14ymedio/EFE, Havana, Brussels, 8 April 2025 — “The European Union must analyze and rethink its relations with the Cuban regime,” opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer told 14ymedio after participating on Tuesday at … Continue reading “José Daniel Ferrer and Rosa María Payá ask the European Parliament to Rethink EU Relations with Cuba”
Political police officers detain an elderly man, steal food from activists, and prevent messenger service. 14ymedio, Madrid, 1 April 2025 — State Security continues its ongoing harassment of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU) and its leader, José Daniel Ferrer. The organization’s headquarters in the Altamira neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba was surrounded Tuesday by … Continue reading “Cuban Regime Mounts an Operation Around José Daniel Ferrer’s House in Santiago de Cuba”