Persecution of Cuban activists and political prisoners
Steady: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 3 in the last 7 days
Updated 11 hours ago
The latest in this situation
- Waltz confronted Cuban officials at the UN General Assembly, where Otero Alcántara was also present.
- Otero Alcántara held discussions in Washington regarding his situation in Cuba.
- At a UN forum organized by Mike Waltz, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara recounted repression in Cuba, and Amnesty International recognized him as a prisoner.
- Otero Alcántara forced to leave Cuba; Cuban diplomats protest at UN.
How it started
Activists in Cuba are demanding fundamental freedoms from the current regime, while officials utilize international media to project change.
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What happened
Activists in Cuba are demanding fundamental freedoms from the current regime, while officials utilize international media to project change.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Focus on political developments regarding Cuban succession and the influence of Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro.1 source
- Activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was imprisoned in Cuba, prompting calls for free elections from US politicians.Sub-event
Activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is facing charges and has been designated a political prisoner amidst protests in Cuba.1 source
- Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was detained by State Security and imprisoned at Guanajay, before being transferred to a facility in Havana.Sub-event
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is being held in a protocol house by regime authorities in Cuba.1 source
Activists in Cuba use Instagram to detail state repression.1 source
Activists in Cuba are demanding fundamental freedoms from the regime.1 source
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The entities involved
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara
Cuban performance artist and dissident
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Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro
Cuban security official and political advisor
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