Delito de propaganda contra el orden constitucional en Cuba y sus afectaciones a la libertad de expresión

El delito de propaganda enemiga se renombró como propaganda contra el orden constitucional. Sin embargo, tras este cambio de nombre no existe una reforma democrática, sino un perfeccionamiento de los mecanismos de control estatal sobre el pensamiento disidente. Cubalex analiza las implicaciones de este delito, de marcado carácter político en [...]

At least a dozen Ladies in White arrested in Sunday's repressive crackdown in Cuba

At least ten members of the Ladies in White, residents of three provinces in the country, were arrested this Sunday, January 11, as they were heading to churches to call for the release of Cuban political prisoners. [...]

The paradox of justice: Maduro and the right he denied

From Cubalex, we analyze the legal proceedings against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in the United States. This scenario is not only a globally impactful news story, but also a lesson in what constitutes the rule of law. Below, the legal team answers some of the questions that have arisen [...]

Prison benefits in exchange for illegal arms trafficking in Cuba

For more than three decades, prison authorities and the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) in Cuba have conditioned prison benefits—such as changes in regime, parole, or extra-penal licenses—on the illegal surrender of firearms by inmates and their families. This practice transforms recognized rights into [...]

Cuban military presence in Venezuela: late recognition and unfulfilled legal obligations

During the recent events in Venezuela, a total of 32 Cuban military personnel died in the US operation that culminated in the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro on January 3. In light of this information, Cubalex addresses questions related to the international responsibility of the Cuban state for the [...]

Reports of surveillance and restrictions on free movement in Cuba following events in Venezuela

The US military operation carried out in Venezuela on January 3, which culminated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has had a direct impact on the island and on the exercise of human rights by human rights defenders. Since the previous Saturday, Cubalex [...]

The year 2026 begins with repression in Cuba: Berta Soler arrested and Wilber Aguilar under surveillance

The year 2026 has begun in Cuba with continued repression. Since January 1st, Cubalex has received reports of repressive acts against opposition members and relatives of political prisoners. [...]

Activist Alexander Verdecia: 7 years of imprisonment for social media posts

Cuban activist Alexander Verdecia Rodríguez, a member of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), was recently sentenced by a court in Granma to seven years in prison for the alleged crimes of “propaganda against the constitutional order” and “incitement to commit crimes.” [...]

What to do when you receive an official summons? 

An official summons is the legal mechanism used by police and State Security authorities in Cuba to compel you to appear before them. It is very commonly used for intimidation, so it is vital that you know when the summons is legal and when you can refuse.

Repression in Cuba: Up to 9 years in prison for expressing political opinions on social media

Cubalex obtained access to the provisional conclusions presented by the Prosecutor's Office before the Court for Crimes against State Security in Santiago de Cuba, in a criminal case against eight citizens from the province of Las Tunas, accused of the crime of propaganda against the constitutional order, as provided for in [...]

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