Hopes are increasingly being dashed that reforms in Cuba following the end of the Castro dynasty would lead to more freedoms and respect for human rights.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Cuba. Cuba is not a functioning democracy. There is a one-party system, in which the party controls all government and most civil institutions. There is a full ban on all political opposition or protest. Also see our articles on the Castro brothers and democracy in the Caribbean.
New American sanctions target the “Cubazuela” links
America hit Venezuela with a new round of sanctions Tuesday targeting the crisis-battered country’s ties with Cuba which supports Nicolas Maduro in Caracas.
How to save Venezuela: three key strategies for democracy and growth to combine with return to legitimate government
On how to save venezuela, Andres Velasco has argued that “the international community [must] provide support in at least three key areas.
“Iron curtain of information” descending on Cuba
Some 14 Cuban non-governmental organizations have declared a new “iron curtain of information” is descending in Cuba as government censors increase.
Special report: Cuban taught Venezuelan repression, a “Cubazuela”
A special report in the Associated Press has argued for a Cuban taught Venezuelan repression, coining the term “Cubazuela”
Cuban Indie Artists Challenge Government at Havana Arts Biennial
A blustering bureaucrat fills a form out with your personal details and hands you a badge declaring you an inspector qualified to police Communist-run.
Repression Targeted Anyone Voting No in Recent Cuban Referendum
Cuban government held a Constitutional referendum that included reforms like recognition of private property and presumption of innocence in Cuban courts.
Cuba Cell Phone Internet Access Bringing Changes Fast
Cellphone internet access bringing changes fast to Cuba as residents used social media to assess damage and organize solidarity to help those in need.
Cubans Expected to Voice Opposition in Constitutional Vote
For the first time since the 1959 Revolution, Cuban voters on Sunday may express significant dissent, when they go to the polls to ratify new constitution.
Cuba Cabinet Chiefs Ousted Amid Fresh Economic Woes
Cuban President Miguel replaced his transport and finance ministers this week in his first Cabinet reshuffle since forming his own government in July.