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Marco Rubio Meets in Washington With Cuban Opposition Leader 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”

José Daniel Ferrer, Exiled in Miami, Is Awarded the 2025 Carlos Alberto Montaner Prize

“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”

Cuban Opponent José Daniel Ferrer Will Land in Miami This Monday in Forced Exile

“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”

“Beatings, Torture, Humiliation and Death Threats” Lead José Daniel Ferrer To Accept Exile from Cuba

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”

Cuban Opponent José Daniel Ferrer Remains “Under Threat of Death” in Prison

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”

Washington Denounces the Torture of José Daniel Ferrer and Requests Proof of Life From the Cuban Regime

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”

Five Officers Identified for Beating José Daniel Ferrer Are Included on the List of Cuban Repressors

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”

Wife of Political Prisoner José Daniel Ferrer Arrested After Demanding Proof of Life

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”

More Than 40 Organizations Demand From Cuba the “Immediate” Release of José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro

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”

Cuba’s Supreme Court Revokes the Parole 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”

José Daniel Ferrer and Rosa María Payá ask the European Parliament to Rethink EU Relations with Cuba

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”

Cuban Regime Mounts an Operation Around José Daniel Ferrer’s House in Santiago de 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”

Police Surround the House of Cuban Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer, Who Did Not Respond to a Court Citation

 The leader of Unpacu calls for the formation of a Parliament of “free Cubans,” inside and outside the Island 14ymedio, Havana, 7 February 2025 — A large police operation has surrounded the home of José Daniel Ferrer, leader of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (Unpacu), after he failed to attend a court summons on Friday. … Continue reading “Police Surround the House of Cuban Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer, Who Did Not Respond to a Court Citation”

Cuban Human Rights Activist José Daniel Ferrer is Compared to Historic Figures Who ‘Left a Legacy’ Through Dialog

“Cuba needs to reconcile to avoid committing suicide,” says the Council for Democratic Transition 14ymedio, Madrid, 5 February 2025 — The words of José Daniel Ferrer, speaking in favor of an eventual dialogue if the regime so desired, continue to be the talk of the island and abroad. The most recent endorsement of Ferrer, the … Continue reading “Cuban Human Rights Activist José Daniel Ferrer is Compared to Historic Figures Who ‘Left a Legacy’ Through Dialog”

Proposal by José Daniel Ferrer in Favor of ‘Reconciliation’ in Cuba Sparks Debate

While some congratulate him for his courage and clarity, others go so far as to call him a “traitor.” 14ymedio, Madrid, 3 February 2025 — Controversy has reached José Daniel Ferrer more than a week after an interview with the independent media El Toque, when he spoke out in favor of a process of reconciliation … Continue reading “Proposal by José Daniel Ferrer in Favor of ‘Reconciliation’ in Cuba Sparks Debate”