Cuba articles on Democracy Chronicles

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.

Chavez Claims Health Success as Elections Approach

by DC Editors - May 12, 2012

Capriles Struggling to Overcome Media Barrage as Frontrunner Hugo Chavez Claims Health Success

Chavez Back to Cuba in Venezuelan Medical Drama

by DC Editors - March 25, 2012

Country Left Leaderless Again as Venezuela President Hugo Chavez Back to Cuba Medical Treatment

Cracks in Frozen Cuban Dictatorship’s Iron Grip?

by DC Editors - January 28, 2012

The Frozen Cuban Dictatorship is Still in the Ranks Among World’s Worst Human Rights Abusers

Protests Over 10 Year Anniversary of Guantanamo Opening

by DC Editors - January 9, 2012

Protests Over 10 Year Anniversary of Guantanamo Opening as Amnesty International, Numerous Groups and Thousands of Demonstrators to Show Their Anger at the NDAA and Guantanamo’s Status with Rallies and Demonstrations Around the Globe

Sweeping Mortgage Boycott Changes The Face Of Dissent In China

Sweeping Mortgage Boycott Changes The Face Of Dissent In China (8/4/2022) - As citizens become weary of Beijing's harsh practices, a broad mortgage boycott is altering the…

Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling

Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling (6/13/2022) - What was formerly considered a bold move, such as assassinating a dissident in another country,…

Iranian Artists-In-Exile Find A Vehicle For Protest

Iranian Artists-In-Exile Find A Vehicle For Protest (6/13/2022) - Opponents of Iran's despotic regime have put an artistic gloss on their dissent by using…

Foreign Governments Are Aggressively Targeting Dissidents In U.S.

Foreign Governments Are Aggressively Targeting Dissidents In U.S. (6/4/2022) - Exiled activists are facing increasingly harsh retaliation from the countries they fled as authoritarianism spreads…

Dissident Artists On Trial In Cuba, Face Years In Prison (5/31/2022) - Two dissident artists went on trial in Cuba on Monday, facing years in prison after…

Global Initiative To Free Political Prisoners Launched

Global Initiative To Free Political Prisoners Launched (3/27/2022) - Freedom House has begun a new campaign to free political prisoners around the world, with…

Myanmar Junta Executes Four Democracy Activists

Myanmar Junta Executes Four Democracy Activists (7/28/2022) - Four pro-democracy campaigners were executed by Myanmar's Tatmadaw military junta despite international calls for restraint.

Hong Kong Book Fair Bars Democracy Publishers

Hong Kong Book Fair Bars Democracy Publishers (7/28/2022) - Three independent publishers have been barred from the annual book fair in Hong Kong, because…

In Belarus, A Social Media Post Brings 6.5 Years In Prison

In Belarus, A Social Media Post Brings 6.5 Years In Prison (7/14/2022) - Belarus has been transformed into a Russian air base by Mr. Lukashenko, who is increasingly…

Chinese Develop Device To Test Loyalty Of Party Members

Chinese Develop Device To Test Loyalty Of Party Members (7/14/2022) - Some Chinese researchers say they have created a tool that uses facial scans to assess…

Vladimir Putin To Be Called 'Ruler' Of Russia

Vladimir Putin To Be Called ‘Ruler’ Of Russia (7/14/2022) - Vladimir Putin should be referred to as Russia's "ruler" rather than the country's "president," according…