Dissidents talk of torture, repression and deaths of activists say Cuba human rights groups
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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.
Cuba Dissident’s Death Probed by Resolute Daughter
Daughter seeks answers for Cuba dissident’s death in mysterious circumstances raising suspicion
Dissident Cuba Democracy Activist Visits Miami
Cuba Democracy Activist: Massive Cuban community in Miami mulls blogger visit during Cuba turbulence
Cuba Dissident in US on Democracy Push
Dictatorship reeling from Chavez’ death and Venezuela election risks as Cuba dissident in US
Cuba Dissident Beginning Anti-Dictatorship Media Outlet
New anti-dictatorship media outlet designed by dissident to give news outside state propaganda
Chavez Passing May Force Cuba Leaders to Reform
Dictatorship has relied on Chavez oil transfers to fund government spending but death to force Cuba leaders to reform
Cuba Dissidents Launch New United Opposition to Dictatorship
Leaders aging rapidly and opening space for Cuba dissidents launch new generation of leadership
Cuba Democracy Activists Take Advantage of Travel Freedom
Cuba Democracy Activists: Cuba dictatorship shows some signs of opening but Castro’s refuse to budge
Chavez Photo Release Brings Tension to Venezuela Politics
President Hugo Chavez photo release seen as more proof illness has overtaken politics of Venezuela
US Immigration Reform Could Upend Cuba Relationship
While most US illegal immigrants come from Mexico, Cuba also has large impact: Immigration reform could open frozen controversies and upend Cuba immigration