Cuba’s new constitution keeps the Communist Party as the sole political force in the country
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.
Cuba Updating Constitution But Without Political Reforms
The current constitution was adopted four decades ago at a time when Cuba was a pillar of the Soviet Bloc
VIDEO: Will Life Change Under Cuba’s Next President?
Here’s a look at Mr. Castro’s handpicked successor and what’s ahead for the communist country
Cuba’s Miguel Diaz-Canel to be Selected as New President
Cuba’s legislature began the process of electing the country’s first president outside the Castro family
As Castro steps down, challenges await new Cuban president
Cuban President Raul Castro prepares to step down next month, ending his family’s six-decade grip on power
My photos from the Close Guantanamo Action protest in NYC
A group from “World Can’t Wait, Witness Against Torture” and the ACLU came to the main area of Grand Central Station in NYC on Thursday to say a loud “NO!” to Trump’s plan to keep Guantanamo open.
Raul Castro’s daughter could be Cuba’s next president
Mariela Castro Espin, the daughter of Raul Castro, has been nominated as a deputy for Parliament
How Cuba Dissidents Are Responding to Trump’s Change in Policy
The Castro brothers of Cuba have not had elections since they took over in 1959
Raul Castro Preparing to Step Down as President of Cuba
Cuban leader Raul Castro has announced the beginning of the end of his presidency
VIDEO: The Intersection of Cuban Political Cinema and Journalism
Cuban film directors can get away with showing things that journalists cannot providing critical reflection