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The Political Police Harass Independent Journalist José Luis Tan Estrada, Invoking the Social Communication Law

The agents urged the reporter to take his passport and go “on a trip,” adding that it would be best for him 14ymedio, Havana, October 10, 2024 — Independent journalist José Luis Tan Estrada was questioned this Wednesday by State Security agents in the province of Camagüey. According to his post on social networks, the … Continue reading “The Political Police Harass Independent Journalist José Luis Tan Estrada, Invoking the Social Communication Law”

Police Harass Journalist José Luis Tan Estrada a Few Days Before the Anniversary of July 11

The reporter was threatened with charges of disobedience and contempt if he publishes content about the protests on social networks 14ymedio, Havana, 6 July 2024 — State Security released journalist José Luis Tan Estrada this Friday after a brief interrogation where they warned him that on July 11, when three years of the 11J protests … Continue reading “Police Harass Journalist José Luis Tan Estrada a Few Days Before the Anniversary of July 11”

Cuban Journalist Jose Luis Tan Estrada Is Released After Five Days of Detention by State Security

“I just talked to him; they returned him to Camagüey this morning in a bus,” said activist Yamilka Laffita 14ymedio, Havana, May 2, 2024 — State Security released journalist José Luis Tan Estrada on Wednesday after five days of detention in Villa Marista. The CubaNet collaborator had been arrested by the political police last Friday … Continue reading “Cuban Journalist Jose Luis Tan Estrada Is Released After Five Days of Detention by State Security”

Official Ceremony at José Martí’s House and Police Operation at Otero Alcántara’s House, in the Same Havana Neighborhood

At number 41 on Paula Street, the little house that has been drawn by every Cuban child celebrates a century as a museum this January 14ymedio, Jose Lassa, Havana, 28 January 2025 — The huge sound systems and a stage, placed in the street, clashed on Tuesday with the narrow and almost childish façade of the … Continue reading “Official Ceremony at José Martí’s House and Police Operation at Otero Alcántara’s House, in the Same Havana Neighborhood”

Former Director of the Camagüey Folkloric Ballet Sentenced for Abuse of Minors

The proceedings against Reinaldo Echemendía were surrounded by allegations of the impunity granted to him by the privileges of his position. 14ymedio, Madrid, September 8, 2026 – This Monday, the trial of Reinaldo Ángel Echemendía Estrada, former director of the Camagüey Folkloric Ballet, was held. He was accused of sexual harassment and abuse of minors … Continue reading “Former Director of the Camagüey Folkloric Ballet Sentenced for Abuse of Minors”

Aniette González García Released From Prison After Serving a Three-Year Sentence in Appalling Conditions

Her crime consisted of publishing photos of herself wrapped in the Cuban flag to demand the release of the artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara. 14ymedio, 8 December 2025 — Camagüeyan activist Aniette González García was released from prison on Saturday after serving her full three-year sentence for the crime of “insulting national symbols.” Her release … Continue reading “Aniette González García Released From Prison After Serving a Three-Year Sentence in Appalling Conditions”

“Yes, People Are Dying From This Virus” in Cuba

The official newspaper ‘Girón’ gives a shocking description of the situation in the province of Matanzas. Olea Gallardo, Havana, October 6, 2024 — “This illness has made you lose track of time and even logic. You no longer know how many days you, your husband, or your mother-in-law have had the symptoms, or if this … Continue reading ““Yes, People Are Dying From This Virus” in Cuba”

Not Even the Hospitals Are Spared From Blackouts in Cuba

La Dependiante, a hospital in Havana, has been without an elevator for more than a week 14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 8 October 2024 — Until very recently, living near a hospital on the Island gave a little consolation: no matter how much the electricity deficit increased, it was unlikely to suffer a blackout. The … Continue reading “Not Even the Hospitals Are Spared From Blackouts in Cuba”

‘Cubanet’ Denounces a ‘Wave of Harassment’ Against Its Collaborators by the Cuban Regime

The online news source did not reveal the identity of any of those affected “to avoid further reprisals” 14ymedio, Havana, 4 October 2024 — A group of journalists and Cubanet collaborators has suffered “threats, intimidation, arrests and confiscation of work assets and money in recent days.” This was announced by the online news source in … Continue reading “‘Cubanet’ Denounces a ‘Wave of Harassment’ Against Its Collaborators by the Cuban Regime”

Lack of Access to Justice in Cuban Prisons / Cubalex

Cubalex, 10 September 2024 — In Cuban prisons, persons deprived of their liberty face numerous barriers that prevent them from accessing justice and defending their human rights. Below, the Cubalex legal team summarises some key aspects of this problem in Cuban prisons. Complaints and Retaliation 1. Retaliation for Complaints: Prisoners who file complaints with military … Continue reading “Lack of Access to Justice in Cuban Prisons / Cubalex”

Prisoners Defenders Registers 1,119 Political Prisoners in Cuba in July

EFE (via 14ymedio), Madrid, 15 August 2024 — The NGO Prisoners Defenders (PD) reported on Wednesday that at the end of July it registered 1,119 people imprisoned for political reasons in Cuba, two more than those included in its monthly June report. The organization, based in Madrid, explained, within the framework of the third anniversary … Continue reading “Prisoners Defenders Registers 1,119 Political Prisoners in Cuba in July”

Cuban State Security Warnings for the Anniversary of the 11J Protests Reflect “The Power of the Date”

14ymedio, Havana, July 11, 2024 — The third anniversary of the massive protests of 11 July 2021 (11J) takes place for the Police and State Security like the previous ones: with the harassment and surveillance of activists, dissidents and independent journalists. Since the day before, the editorial staff of 14ymedio has been incommunicado, as have … Continue reading “Cuban State Security Warnings for the Anniversary of the 11J Protests Reflect “The Power of the Date””

Ailex Marcano, Mother of one of the 11J Prisoners in Camagüey, Leaves Cuba

“Goodbye, and we continue in the fight for the freedom of our children and all political prisoners,” said the activist in a farewell audio. 14ymedio, Havana, May 42, 2024 — “I am going to continue fighting from the land of freedom for the freedom of everyone, each and every one.” With those words Ailex Marcano … Continue reading “Ailex Marcano, Mother of one of the 11J Prisoners in Camagüey, Leaves Cuba”

Cuban Political Police Interrogate Dagoberto Valdés About an Alleged ‘Operation’ Against the Regime

The academic was detained by two patrol cars on the Pinar del Río highway when he returned from Havana 14ymedio, Havana, May 1, 2024 — Cuban academic Dagoberto Valdés was detained this Tuesday night by State Security agents during a trip from Havana to Pinar del Río, where he lives. Valdés, the director of the … Continue reading “Cuban Political Police Interrogate Dagoberto Valdés About an Alleged ‘Operation’ Against the Regime”

The Political Police Intensify Their Harassment Against Several Cuban Opponents and Journalists

State Security has launched a “repressive escalation” throughout the island, family and friends denounce 14ymedio, Havana, April 27, 2024 — Several independent activists and reporters have denounced the arrest of Camagueyan journalist José Luis Tan Estrada by State Security this Friday in Havana. After a month of tensions with the authorities, the reporter had traveled … Continue reading “The Political Police Intensify Their Harassment Against Several Cuban Opponents and Journalists”