Cubalex presented at ASCE 2026: These are the legal obstacles to humanitarian assistance in Cuba

Este sábado, Cubalex presentó ante la 36.ª Conferencia Anual de ASCE, en Miami, la ponencia «Obstáculos legales a la asistencia humanitaria en Cuba y su impacto en las políticas sociales». Ante académicos y especialistas en la economía cubana, la directora ejecutiva de la organización, Laritza Diversent, expuso la tesis central [...]

Cuba: Social Militarization and De Facto Exceptionality

215 militarization actions in six months, none under a declared state of emergency. Summary of the report that Cubalex presented to the IACHR. [...]

The Undeclared State of War

Legal and National Security Assessment (First Quarter of 2026) The institutional stability and constitutional order of the Republic of Cuba underwent a structural transformation during the first quarter of 2026, reaching a critical turning point in April. Through a detailed analysis [...]

Hunger Strikes in Cuba: Causes and State Responsibility 

Resumen ejecutivo En el presente informe se exponen los hallazgos principales de la investigación realizada por Cubalex sobre el uso de la huelga de hambre en Cuba como una respuesta extrema ante el cierre sistémico de los espacios cívicos y la ineficacia absoluta de los recursos de la jurisdicción interna. [...]

Social Militarization and De Facto Exceptionality in Cuba: Evolution of Repressive Dynamics and Territorial Control | March 2026

I. Introduction This report constitutes Cubalex's second special report on militarization in Cuba. It analyzes the dynamics observed in March 2026, continuing the monitoring initiated after the activation of the National Defense Council (CDN) in January.1 Presidency of the Republic of Cuba. (2026, January 17). It met [...]

Special Report: Release from Prison as a Negotiation Asset in Cuba (1998-2026)

1. Introduction The policy of prisoner releases in Cuba has traditionally been presented as a manifestation of state clemency and as a legitimate mechanism for administering justice. However, a detailed analysis of its evolution between 1998 and 2026 reveals that these processes transcend the strictly legal sphere and [...]

Report on the Situation of Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities in Cuban Prisons 

Between 2022 and February 2025, Cubalex documented at least 225 repressive actions against incarcerated individuals with psychosocial disabilities. Through constant monitoring, Cubalex reveals a pattern of institutional repression, structural neglect, and lack of protection that jeopardizes their lives, mental health, and dignity.

Early Release in Cuba: Lack of Transparency and Political Use of the Judicial System 

Executive Summary On January 14, 2025, the Cuban government announced an early release program that raised expectations among the families of incarcerated individuals. However, an investigation by Cubalex reveals that these releases did not reflect a genuine commitment to human rights nor [...]

Interrogations in Cuba: Pattern of State Repression and Rights Violations (2022-2024) 

This Cubalex report analyzes how documented interrogations in Cuba are part of a surveillance and control model targeting activists, independent journalists, and human rights defenders. Between 2022 and 2024, 493 cases were recorded, demonstrating a systematic violation of international protections such as the Convention against the Prosecution of Human Rights.

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