John Suarez

Executive Director of the Center for a Free Cuba. He was a program officer for Latin America Programs at Freedom House. He has testified on human rights issues in Cuba before the U.S. Congress and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Washington, DC.
2 Articles
Firefighters rush an injured man away from the scene of the Fraunces Tavern bombing on Jan. 24, 1975. This act of terrorism by the FALN resulted in over 50 injuries and four fatalities
Political Opinion & Insights

Cuba’s Role in Terrorism and Failed Efforts at Detente

Cuba's ties to terrorism, anti-Israel stance, and historical hostility reveal its global threat, raising concerns over U.S. policy shifts and…

17 Min Read
A crowd of Cuban protesters in Canada has gathered to protest against the dictatorship in Cuba. The demonstrators are holding signs expressing their rejection of the communist regime and denouncing the murders and political oppression. Some of the visible signs in the image include messages like "Libertad para los presos políticos" (Freedom for political prisoners), "Patria y Vida" (Homeland and Life), "Viva Cuba libre" (Long live free Cuba), and "We must finish the communism in Cuba." The protest highlights the demand for freedom and human rights for Cubans, as well as the condemnation of the repression and human rights violations by the Cuban government. Additionally, Cuban flags and various images contrasting the situation in Cuba with other realities can be seen.
Political Opinion

State-Sanctioned Murders and Repression in Communist Cuba

The Cuban dictatorship has maintained its grip on power for 65 years, committing numerous human rights violations that are extensive…

13 Min Read