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Cubalex Reports 115 Deaths of Prisoners in Cuba’s Prisons Between 2024 and 2026

At least 21 deaths were documented as resulting from “severe malnutrition or starvation,” another 12 linked to communicable diseases, and nine to violence. EFE/(via 14ymedio), Havana, September 22, 2026 – The NGO Cubalex reported in a special report published Monday that between February 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026, it recorded 115 deaths in state … Continue reading “Cubalex Reports 115 Deaths of Prisoners in Cuba’s Prisons Between 2024 and 2026”

Cubalex Reports 37 Homicides on the Island During July, the Highest Figure in Four Years

The NGO reports 19 deaths in state custody due to lack of medical care since January 14ymedio, Havana, August 24, 2026 / In July at least 37 homicides were recorded in Cuba, more than one per day on average, the highest monthly figure since the legal advice center Cubalex began recording these incidents four years … Continue reading “Cubalex Reports 37 Homicides on the Island During July, the Highest Figure in Four Years”

Cubalex Reports ‘Unprecedented Increase’ in Protests During First Half of 2026

In the first six months of the year, 766 demonstrations were recorded in 141 municipalities across the island EFE/14ymedio, Havana, August 20, 2026,The organization Cubalex stated this Wednesday that “the energy, water, and health crisis” caused an “unprecedented increase” in protests in Cuba during the first half of 2026, which reached 766 demonstrations in 141 … Continue reading “Cubalex Reports ‘Unprecedented Increase’ in Protests During First Half of 2026”

Cubalex: Artemisa Provincial Court Refuses To Accept Appeal on Luis Manuel Otero’s Case Within the Legal Timeframe

Cubalex, March 23, 2026 — Cubalex reports that the Provincial People’s Court of Artemisa is refusing to receive, within the established legal term, the appeal filed in the framework of the Habeas Corpus procedure in favor of Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara. Today, the person responsible for filing the appeal went to the Court on time, … Continue reading “Cubalex: Artemisa Provincial Court Refuses To Accept Appeal on Luis Manuel Otero’s Case Within the Legal Timeframe”

Following the Death of a Prisoner on Hunger Strike, Cubalex Warns of the Risk to the Lives of Two Others

At the time of his death, Yan Carlos was in the Arnaldo Milián Provincial Hospital in Santa Clara. 14ymedio, Madrid, 9 July 2025 — Yan Carlos González González, imprisoned for over a year in Santa Clara’s La Pendiente prison, died on Monday, July 7, due to a serious deterioration in his health, the Cubalex organization … Continue reading “Following the Death of a Prisoner on Hunger Strike, Cubalex Warns of the Risk to the Lives of Two Others”

US Partially Restores Funding for CubaNet, Cubalex and Some Other Organizations

The International Republican Institute was able to retain only five of its 95 programs funded by the State Department and USAID. 14ymedio, Havana, 19 March 2025 — The United States Department of State restored part of the financing that it had frozen weeks ago for independent Cuban media and non-governmental organizations, according to the Nuevo … Continue reading “US Partially Restores Funding for CubaNet, Cubalex and Some Other Organizations”

Cuba: Inmate Dies in Melena Del Sur Prison Due to Lack of Medical Care / Cubalex

Cubalex, 2 February 2025 — Yankiel Justiz Despaigne, a 36-year-old inmate, died on January 30 from tuberculosis, in the Melena del Sur prison, located in the province of Mayabeque. According to information received by Cubalex, Justiz Despaigne died in his cell without receiving timely medical care, despite the fact that tuberculosis is a preventable and … Continue reading “Cuba: Inmate Dies in Melena Del Sur Prison Due to Lack of Medical Care / Cubalex”

Concern Over Possible Suspension of Release Process for Political Prisoners in Cuba / Cubalex

January 21, 2025 Cubalex expresses its deep concern over the possible suspension of the release process announced by the Cuban government on January 14, in which it promised the gradual liberation of 553 sanctioned persons, generating expectations among the families of persons deprived of liberty for political reasons. However, following the U.S. administration’s recent decision … Continue reading “Concern Over Possible Suspension of Release Process for Political Prisoners in Cuba / Cubalex”

Cuban Political Prisoner Pedro Albert Sánchez on Hunger Strike in Havana / Cubalex

Cubalex, 25 October 2024 — Pedro Albert Sánchez, a 68-year-old Cuban political prisoner, is in a delicate state of health after starting a hunger strike on 20 October in Havana’s 1580 prison. This act of protest, motivated by the violence he denounces in the country, represents a serious risk to his physical health. In a … Continue reading “Cuban Political Prisoner Pedro Albert Sánchez on Hunger Strike in Havana / Cubalex”

We Denounce the Increasing Repression of Independent Journalists in Cuba / Cubalex

Cubalex, 4 October 2024 — Cubalex denounces the increasing repression by Cuban State Security against independent journalists on the island. In recent weeks, attacks on freedom of the press and expression have increased in a worrying manner, constituting a systematic attempt to silence critical voices and limit the right of citizens to receive free and … Continue reading “We Denounce the Increasing Repression of Independent Journalists in Cuba / Cubalex”

11J: Analysis of Racial Bias in Cuba’s Sedition Sanctions / Cubalex

Cubalex, 5 September 2024 — In this analysis, we examine the sedition sentences handed down in Cuba following the protests of 11 July 11, 2021. Our findings reveal a worrying racial bias that results in harsher sentences for people of African descent. This trend suggests the existence of systematic discrimination within the judicial system, disproportionately … Continue reading “11J: Analysis of Racial Bias in Cuba’s Sedition Sanctions / Cubalex”

Surveillance and Repression Operations in Guantanamo Following Power Outage Protest / Cubalex

Cubalex, Alertas, 03 October 2024 / On Wednesday, October 2, we received information about surveillance and repression operations in Guantanamo, following a protest in the sugar town of Argeo Martinez, due to the prolonged blackouts in the area. Juan Luis Bravo Rodríguez, member of the Union for a Free Cuba Party (PUNCLI) and manager of … Continue reading “Surveillance and Repression Operations in Guantanamo Following Power Outage Protest / Cubalex”

Violation of Human Rights: Jorge Luis ‘Tangallo’ Rodríguez Valdés Is In a Punishment Cell / Cubalex

Cubalex, 13 September 2024 — Political prisoner Jorge Luis Rodríguez Valdés, known as “Tangallo”, was again transferred to a punishment cell in Kilo 8 prison, in Pinar del Río, for demanding a visit that the authorities arbitrarily denied him. Tangallo has no close relatives and State Security forbade activist Eduardo Díaz Fleitas to visit him … Continue reading “Violation of Human Rights: Jorge Luis ‘Tangallo’ Rodríguez Valdés Is In a Punishment Cell / Cubalex”

Can the Police in Cuba Ask for Identification Without Any Reason? / Cubalex

Cubalex, 10 September 2024 — A user commented on Facebook that, while visiting Havana as a tourist, she was stopped by a traffic police officer on the public road at around midnight. When asked for identification, she explained that she did not have her passport at the time, but that she could show her National … Continue reading “Can the Police in Cuba Ask for Identification Without Any Reason? / Cubalex”

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”