Tag: Repression

Protesters march on July 11, 2021, against the totalitarian Cuban regime, demanding liberty and life in a fervent call for change.
Human Rights

Totalitarian Cuban Regime: 65 Years of Repression

Beneath the revolutionary facade, the totalitarian Cuban regime has systematically curtailed freedoms,…

By Karel J. Leyva 35 Min Read
Collage depicting an island in shades of gray and blue, symbolizing Cuba. On one side, stylized silhouettes of young individuals walking towards a ship, representing their forced exile. On the opposite end, a prison with bars and silhouettes of youth behind them. Geometric elements and typical art deco patterns frame the scene, highlighting the contrasting fates of those who leave and those who remain.
Freedom of Expression

Forced exile in Cuba: Relentless War on Free Expression

In the shadow of its famed revolution, Cuba has waged a silent…

By Karel J. Leyva 9 Min Read
A photograph from the protests on July 11, 2021, in Cuba, showing an instance of state repression. A young man is being apprehended by a security officer on a bustling street, indicative of the civil unrest that sparked international discussions about Cuba in the UNHRC.
Human Rights

Totalitarian Cuba in the UNHRC: A Mockery of Human Rights?

The Cuban government remains a systematic human rights violator, and there is…

By Karel J. Leyva 12 Min Read