Presentation of Petition E-3274 in the Journals of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada. The petition calls upon the Government of Canada to publicly support human rights activists leading the peaceful struggle for democracy in Cuba.
Read MoreJosep Borrell and the double standard of dictatorships and sanctions. Belarus and Cuba.
Read MoreMay 20th, 1902 marks the birth of the Republic of Cuba, the only benchmark of modernity, civic values, rule of law and democracy we have had as nation. Hoy 20 de mayo los cubanos recordamos el nacimiento de la Republica de Cuba, el único referente de modernidad, valores cívicos, estado de derecho y democracia con el que contamos
Read MoreDemocratic Spaces condemns the announcement made by the Cuban regime to prosecute Cubans living abroad based on their support of dissident artists and human rights activists in Cuba.
Democratic Spaces Condena la decisión del regimen cubano de enjuiciar "en ausencia" a exiliados que apoyen a los artistas y activistas de derechos humanos que dentro de Cuba luchan pacíficamente por una nación democrática, inclusiva y tolerante.
Read MoreIn light of the critical health of Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, this video by Democratic Spaces is intended to urge the Government of Canada and democratic governments around the world, NGOs, institutions and people of good will to raise a voice in solidarity with Luis Manuel and against the extreme repression that he and other artists/activists are subjected in Cuba.
Read MoreDemocratic Spaces raises a voice in solidarity with Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, contemporary cuban artist in a hunger and thirst strike against the brutal repression of the Cuban dictatorship.
Read MoreArbitrary arrest of Jose Daniel Ferrer o April 22, 2021 in Santiago de Cuba by orders of a State Security thug by the name of Alexis Atie (Agdriel). This individual has been identified by members of the opposition as one of the most criminal elements of the State Security apparatus in Santiago de Cuba.
Read MoreContemporary Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara will sue the Cuban regime for $500,000 for removing and damaging his artwork, part of a collection titled ¨Candies Without Saliva¨ dedicated to children in San Isidro.
Read MoreWar on Social Media was one of the most talked about topics at the 8th Communist Party Congress of Cuba. Repression of dissident views was overall was the order of the day.
Read MoreContinuity of Repression characterized the 8th Communist Party Congress of Cuba during its first day of sessions.
Read MoreThe dictatorship in Cuba intends to sentence Luis Robles to 7 years in prison. Let us all JOIN FORCES calling for the IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF LUIS ROBLES. Democratic Spaces feels that we all have a moral debt with Luis Robles he is an example of courageous every day Cubans that even though are not known members of the opposition have the courage that came forward when called to peaceful protest. He was once the voice of the voiceless. Now we should be his VOICE.
Read MoreThe illegality of State Security repression in Cuba is shown in the case of Yasel Cala summoned by police to be interrogated by officer Raúl Mustelier in the police station known as El Palacete in Santiago de Cuba. It turned out that when Yasel showed up, not even police at the station had ever heard of any officer by the name of Raúl Mustelier. This shows how even within the confines of a totalitarian dictatorship where laws exist to serve the interests of the ruling Community Party, the regime violates even their own laws.
Read MoreIn this video from April 12, Cuban dissident rapper Maykel Osorbo denounce a brutal attack perpetrated by thugs at the service of State Security police and courageously reiterates his commitment to continue in peaceful struggle for democratic change in Cuba
Read MoreCalling upon civil society, the government and opposition parties in Canada to stand up in solidarity with José Daniel Ferrer and the Patriotic Union of Cuba who have been since March 20 in a hunger strike to protest against police harassment and repression that prevents UNPACU from delivering food and meds to people in extreme poverty.
Read MoreTo all freedom loving people in Canada, if you stand up for human rights and freedom in Cuba, I encourage you to sign PETITION e-3274 calling upon the government of Canada to publicly support human rights activists in Cuba.
A todos los venezolanos, nicaragüenses y todos los amantes de la libertad en Canada, si creen en la libertad y en los derechos humanos les hago un llamado cordial a firmar la petición e-3274 exhortando al gobierno de Canadá a que públicamente apoye a los que dentro de Cuba luchan pacíficamente por los derechos humanos.
Petition open to all residents and citizens of Canada.
Read MoreDemocratic Spaces has called upon freedom loving Cuban Canadians across different provinces in Canada to join in solidarity with the ideals expressed in the Patria y Vida (Homeland and Life). Likewise we have agreed on this Press Release that sets our positions as a pro democratic community about our support for a free, democratic and inclusive Cuba.
Read MoreLuis Manuel Otero Alcáncatara, Cuban contemporary artist and national coordinator of the San Isidro Movement draws the surveillance camera watching him 24 hours a day in what he titled: “Turning Violence Into Art.” Luis Manuel Otero dibuja la camera que lo vigila 24 horas en lo que el titula: “Transformarndo la Violencia en Arte.”
Read MoreA report of human rights violations as well as other major social, economic and cultural issues in Cuba during the month of January 2021.
Based on this report, the systematic policy of persecuting and arresting human rights activists continues. In the meantime, the regime is giving incentive to those in charge of repression. Whereas a doctor is paid 48 pesos for a 12 hours shift on emergency duty, an entry level policeman (without completion of high school) is paid 4,000 pesos a month and upon completion of a 5 month course they are promoted to the suboficial rank and receive a salary of 6,690 pesos, in addition to other bonus payments depending on rank and seniority.
Read MoreEn el Democracy Index 2020 Cuba esta listada como el segundo país con menos democracia en América Latina después de Venezuela. Estos son los únicos tres países de la región considerados “autoritarios,” una categoría donde se listan a los raises con son dictaduras plenas.
Read MoreIn this powerful testimony, Jocelyn Carrizales denounces the tortures her husband, Lt. Col. Marín Chaparro has endured in prison and the pain and suffering resulting in a father separated from his children.
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