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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.

“Iron curtain of information” descending on Cuba

by DC Editors - August 31, 2019

“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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Cuba, Dictatorships

Special report: Cuban taught Venezuelan repression, a “Cubazuela”

by DC Editors - August 24, 2019

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”

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Cuba, Dictatorships, Venezuela

Cuban Indie Artists Challenge Government at Havana Arts Biennial

by DC Editors - April 18, 2019

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.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Democracy Protests, Political Artwork

Repression Targeted Anyone Voting No in Recent Cuban Referendum

by DC Editors - March 3, 2019

Repression Campaign 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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Political Dissidents

Cuba Cell Phone Internet Access Bringing Changes Fast

by DC Editors - February 25, 2019

Cellphone Internet Access Bringing Changes Fast to Cuba

Cellphone internet access bringing changes fast to Cuba as residents used social media to assess damage and organize solidarity to help those in need.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Democracy Charity, Internet and Democracy, Social Media and Democracy

Cubans Expected to Voice Opposition in Constitutional Vote

by DC Editors - February 23, 2019

Cubans Expected to Voice Unprecedented 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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Democracy Protests

Cuba Cabinet Chiefs Ousted Amid Fresh Economic Woes

by DC Editors - January 12, 2019

Cuba Cabinet Chiefs Ousted Amid Cash Crunch, Transportation Woes

Cuban President Miguel replaced his transport and finance ministers this week in his first Cabinet reshuffle since forming his own government in July.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba

US Cuba Lobby Celebrates a Farm Bill Win Despite Worsening Ties

by DC Editors - December 20, 2018

US Cuba Lobby Celebrates a Farm Bill Win Despite Worsening Ties

U.S. legislation funding $867 billion in food and agriculture programs scheduled to be signed by U.S. President Donald Trump this week.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Cuba Softens New Law on Artistic Expression

by DC Editors - December 7, 2018

Cuba Softens New Law on Artistic Expression

Cuba softens new law on artistic expression that could give government power to stop performance deemed to violate country’s socialist revolutionary values.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Journalism and Free Speech

Cuba to Allow Full Internet Access for Mobile Phones

by DC Editors - December 5, 2018

Cuba to Allow Full Internet Access for Mobile Phones

Cuba says its citizens will be offered full internet access for mobile phones beginning this week, becoming one of the last nations to offer such service.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Journalism and Free Speech

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