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Despite threats from the regime, Cuban protestors plan to march on November 15
Over 120 cities worldwide plan to join in solidarity.
Human Rights
Cuba's repressive strategy ahead of Nov. 15th protest
President Miguel Díaz-Canel will have to pay a high price if his approach toward next week's demonstration fails.
Politics
U.S. official says Biden policy on Cuba remittances needs revisions
State and Treasury departments are working on ways to ensure benefits reach Cuban residents instead of the country's government.
Politics
Forty Democrats—four Latino reps—reject bill supporting U.S. solidarity with Cuban democracy activists
Democrats’ refusal to support Cuban activists comes amidst hundreds of detainees facing up to 27 years in prison
Human Rights
Cuban regime accuses U.S. of promoting 15N march
Cuban regime declares 15N march to be illegal and threatens those who plan to participate.
Human Rights
Cuban mother criticizes regime for sentencing her son to 21 years in prison
Maria Cecilia Garcia spoke against her son’s arrest, who was detained for joining peaceful demonstrations on July 11.
Human Rights
Cuban prosecutor’s office says peaceful protest participants will face legal charges
Cubans who participate in November’s peaceful march with be charged with “instigation of crime,” says Cuba’s Prosecutor’s Office.
Human Rights
Cuban journalist goes on hunger and thirst strike in communist prison
"I'd rather die than continue to comply with the will of a nefarious regime, which simply tramples on the people of Cuba," said Esteban Rodriguez from prison
