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Independent Lawyer Wilfredo Vallín, Founder of the Cuban Legal Association, Dies in Havana

He was a tireless promoter of legal education for citizens in the face of repression. 14ymedio, Havana, 8 November 2025 — Independent lawyer and civil rights advocate Wilfredo Vallín Almeida passed away early Saturday morning in Havana at the age of 77, according to sources close to the family who confirmed the information to 14ymedio. … Continue reading “Independent Lawyer Wilfredo Vallín, Founder of the Cuban Legal Association, Dies in Havana”

Police Prevent Attorney Wilfredo Vallin From Leaving Home / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 8 April 2016 – On Friday, State Security prevented attorney Wilfredo Vallin from leaving home to participate in a discussion on the Electoral Law. The meeting, to be held at the home of Eliecer Avila, leader of the independent movement Somos+ (We Are More), was hindered by the police who only allowed two of … Continue reading “Police Prevent Attorney Wilfredo Vallin From Leaving Home / 14ymedio”

At Any Price / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida, Cuban Law Association

Wilfredo Vallín Almeida — On various occasions, I have seen a video depicting a meeting between economist Jose Triana from the Center for Studies of the Cuban Economy and officials from the Interior Ministry. In the video, Triana explains his point of view regarding the necessity of certain changes that, in his opinion, are indispensable to the country’s … Continue reading “At Any Price / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida, Cuban Law Association”

Capitalist Reminiscence? / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

Wilfredo Vallin Almeida Many events throughout our existence can be forgotten, but others leave a deep memory that does not go away. And these events may have had many demonstrations as they can be taken for granted, a dream, an omission, a sentence, and even a poster. With the latter two, much relegated to memory, … Continue reading “Capitalist Reminiscence? / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

We Shall See / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida Some Cuban citizens came to the Cuban Legal Association (AJC) seeking information and advice regarding a current issue: non-agricultural co-operatives. It relates to forming a cooperative with a group of compatriots who–until now–have been state workers and would become members in this new modality. But clearly they do not have the … Continue reading “We Shall See / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

The Party Responsible / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

Wilfredo Vallín Almeida Cuba has been a topic of discussion by The United Nations Council on Human Rights in Geneva, which has concluded its most recent Universal Periodic Assessment. The report, signed by 132 countries, included 293 recommendations made to the government in Havana for correcting deficiencies in the area of human rights. There is … Continue reading “The Party Responsible / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

Analysing What’s Happened / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallín Almeida

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida It’s good news. People like Yoani Sánchez, Eliecer Ávila and Berta Soler find themselves abroad enjoying a right which was denied for fifty years In the Asociación Jurídica Cubana (Cuban Law Association) we are always happy to receive everything which implies more liberty for the Cuban people, without closing our eyes to … Continue reading “Analysing What’s Happened / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallín Almeida”

From the Wolf, a Hair* / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida Like many compatriots, I sat down to watch the appearance of General of the Army Raul Castro during his recent speech before the National Assembly of People’s Power. I talked with other lawyers about his words before that forum and, unsurprisingly, some were interested in certain aspects of his speech, while … Continue reading “From the Wolf, a Hair* / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

Tabula Rasa / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

Wilfredo Vallín Almeida On the 160th anniversary of the birth of José Martí, it occurs to me to say something about two of his writings. The first, extremely well-known: the letter that the Apostle* wrote to his friend Manuel Mercado hours before his death in Dos Rios. In this letter cataloged by some as his … Continue reading “Tabula Rasa / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

End of Year Gift / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba

One of a country’s most precious things is its traditions They constitute the people’s soul and shape identity and belonging. And culture and traditions are shaped by the nuances and vicissitudes of popular history over a long period of evolution and development of nationality and personality. We Cubans have many and they are and very … Continue reading “End of Year Gift / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba”

Law or Violence / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida I always thought that on the day in which things in Cuba would become as they are today, the people in power would behave with much more good sense and flexibility. Those of us who now have grey hairs, do not forget the nationalisation without compensation of many properties, the compulsory … Continue reading “Law or Violence / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba”

Santiesteban, the Facts and Reasonable Doubt / Angel Santiesteban, By Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

By Wilfredo Vallin Almeida The questions mount up in the criminal case of the celebrated writer Ángel Santiesteban leaving the legal officials in Cuba looking very bad in terms of transparency and legal techniques and leaving us with a certain taste of injustice. The case is a good demonstration of that and gives rise to … Continue reading “Santiesteban, the Facts and Reasonable Doubt / Angel Santiesteban, By Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

About Our Justice / Cubal Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida One of the fundamental elements required for a credible trial is PUBLIC. While not synonymous with total transparency, a public trial allows us to be informed about it, as the events take place before our eyes and actions of the court are exposed to the severe scrutiny of those who are … Continue reading “About Our Justice / Cubal Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba”

CONCEPTS: Criminal Code / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida As our readers know, the legal education of the national population constitutes one of the founding purposes of the Cuban Legal Association. Given the importance of the topic and its need, we intend to continue working in this direction in this space, to assist with the preparation so necessary for everyone … Continue reading “CONCEPTS: Criminal Code / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba”

Loyalty and Integrity / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida We are at a difficult time in our history. So difficult that even nature seems to have conspired to bring us trouble. You have to be totally blind not to see the continuing and rapid deterioration of Cuba’s social health. What happens around us is not new for history lovers. Similar … Continue reading “Loyalty and Integrity / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba”