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Portrait of Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara

News Apr 3, 2026 3 min read

Luis Manuel Otero begins hunger strike after threats in prison

Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero starts a hunger strike in Guanajay prison following serious death threats from authorities.

Representative image of Cuban political prisoners released after Vatican mediation

News Mar 30, 2026 4 min read

Cuba Releases Political Prisoners After Vatican Mediation

Cubalex confirms the release of over 20 political prisoners while the Cuban government maintains official silence on the exact number of the promised 51.

A cell door or detention center symbolically represented.

News Mar 22, 2026 3 min read

Cuban Protesters Identified Following March Crackdown

Human rights groups confirm the identities of detainees, including minors, after the recent wave of protests in Havana and Morón, Cuba.

View of the Vatican and the Cuban flag, symbolizing diplomatic mediation.

News Mar 16, 2026 2 min read

Vatican Mediation: Cuba to Release 51 Prisoners

The Cuban government announces the release of 51 prisoners following Vatican mediation, amid rising tensions with Washington.