The organization Cubalex recorded in March 2025 a total of 247 violations of human rights in Cuba, according to its most recent report.
The month that just ended was described as having the "highest number of incidents of violence and civil insecurity recorded by the monitoring team of Cubalex since this work began over two years ago."
In 50 municipalities across all provinces of the country, as well as the special municipality Isla de la Juventud, there were 103 violent incidents reported via social media and independent press, Cubalex specified.
Among the repressive acts, 496 repressive incidents were recorded, including arbitrary detentions (64), transfers to police or detention centers (55), use of threats or coercion (49), use of violence (46), violations of religious freedom (45), and violations against individuals deprived of liberty (70).
The highest number of violations was reported in Havana (53), Santiago de Cuba (48), and Matanzas (44), with the municipalities of Santiago de Cuba (46), Santa Clara (18), and Perico (15).
A total of 167 people (68 women and 99 men) were victims of at least one violation during the month.
The opposition leaders Berta Soler Fernández, José Daniel Ferrer García, Félix Navarro Rodríguez, and Ángel Juan Moya Acosta
reported the highest number of repressive events against them.
The organization of the Ladies in White, the Opposition Movement for a New Republic (MONR), the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), and Cuba Decide were the most repressed.
According to Cubalex, complaints continue from prisons regarding the poor quality of food, the reduction of established rations, and the prohibitions by guards on allowing inmates to store some of the food brought by their relatives.
That situation has led to malnutrition among the prisoners and an increase in diseases such as tuberculosis and hepatitis.
Among these cases is that of Loreto Hernández García, who is facing a critical health situation. Hernández has been denied adequate medical care or a humanitarian release.
Political prisoner Lizandra Góngora has also been denied transfer to a prison closer to her province of residence.
In March, the Cuban political prisoner Mayelín Rodríguez Prado, accused of broadcasting the protests of August 2022 in Nuevitas on her social media, was brutally beaten in the Camagüey Provincial Women’s Prison.
In prison, where she is serving a 15-year sentence of deprivation of liberty, the regime's repressors attacked her. They beat her and dragged her to her cell.
Frequently Asked Questions about Repression and Human Rights in Cuba
How many repressive events were recorded in Cuba in March 2025?
In March 2025, 247 violations of human rights were recorded in Cuba, according to the report from Cubalex. These incidents include arbitrary detentions, use of threats, violence, and violations of religious freedom, among others.
Which provinces reported the most human rights violations in March 2025?
The provinces with the highest reported violations were Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Matanzas, with 53, 48, and 44 incidents respectively. These figures reflect the ongoing repression in various areas of the country.
Which opposition organizations have been most repressed in Cuba?
The most repressed organizations include the Ladies in White, the Opponents for a New Republic Movement (MONR), the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), and Cuba Decide. These organizations face ongoing harassment from the Cuban regime.
What is the situation of the prisoners in Cuban jails according to Cubalex?
Prisoners in Cuban jails face malnutrition, lack of medical care, and violations of their human rights, according to reports from Cubalex. This has led to an increase in diseases such as tuberculosis and hepatitis, resulting in severe living conditions for inmates.
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