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"There are no beggars here . . ."
A Cuban official's clueless remarks about the poor sparks indignation—and a rare "resignation."
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11J changed Cuba and Cubans forever
The historic protests tore a hole in the fear-scape that had silenced Cubans for 66 years.
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A note from a grateful immigrant on this 4th of July
Cuban dissidents are rounded up, again, and a young mother is arrested for shouting "libertad." Reminders that as imperfect as things are here they're…
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June 2025

Famous Cuban activist on 5th day of hunger strike
Prison officials denied family's requests for proof of life. Worry mounts in activist community.
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Cuban bishops break silence, demand political change for a weary nation.
"We must do something to save Cuba and restore hope to the people." —Bishops' historic public letter to Cuba's leaders, published 15 June 2025.
Political asylum seekers need protection
Trump's deportation policies and travel bans are leaving vulnerable asylum seekers flapping in the wind. They are trying to be heard, but is anyone…
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Cuba's telecom monopoly is rationing cell service, internet access—unless Cubans pay in dollars
Cubans are livid at astronomic rate hikes and growing economic/digital inequality. Angry university students are breaking ranks with state-backed…
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May 2025

Mounting protests in Cuba—and summer is just beginning
Mayo 22 - 28, 2025
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Totalitarianism’s quietest victim—history.
Cubans had been celebrating the country's Independence Day since May 20, 1902. But the 1959 revolution banned the holiday and declared a new national…
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Cuban political asylum seekers are being re-victimized in our democracy
Cuban American businessman asks Cuban American congressional reps to remember their refugee roots, show compassion, protect the vulnerable, stand for…
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Cuban agents arrest Vatican-deal releasees—just days after Pope's burial.
A Cuban human rights group says the arrests betray the regime's promise to the Pope. Havana says it's just "enforcing the law." Int'l press coverage is…
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April 2025

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