Jose Daniel Ferrer

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José Daniel Ferrer García is a Cuban human rights activist born in Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba on July 29, 1970. In August 2011, he founded the Cuban Patriotic Union (UNPACU), a dissident organization that peacefully fights against any form of repression of civil liberties in Cuba.

In March 2003, he was arrested by the Cuban authorities for being one of the main…

People in need do not remember the last time they received chicken, fish, or eggs through the ration card in Santiago de Cuba

Closure of Radio and TV Martí Sparks Strong Reactions from Politicians, Opposition Members, and Organizations

María Elvira Salazar reacts to the shutdown of Radio and TV Martí

José Daniel Ferrer urges Trump not to shut down Radio and TV Martí: "They are of vital importance for our struggle."

Hundreds of people are looking for food at José Daniel Ferrer's house in Santiago de Cuba

José Daniel Ferrer: "Those who have slandered me have never faced the enemy as this humble servant has."

Mayelín Carrasco, the mother detained in Río Cauto for protesting against hunger, has been released

The Cuban Alexander Verdecia, detained in Río Cauto and imprisoned in Las Mangas (Bayamo) for posts on Facebook

New images of the massive protest in Río Cauto have come to light

Protest in Río Cauto: Neighbors demand freedom for mother arrested for denouncing hunger

The political police transfer the mother detained for protesting against hunger in Río Cauto to Bayamo

Mayelín Carrasco Álvarez, the Cuban mother detained in Río Cauto for protesting against hunger

José Daniel Ferrer mourns the death of Lincoln Díaz-Balart: "A great friend of the opposition and the Cuban people."

José Daniel Ferrer reports over a month of harassment aimed at preventing his humanitarian work in Santiago de Cuba

The Cuban regime intimidates the neighbors of José Daniel Ferrer

José Daniel Ferrer challenges Díaz-Canel after threats: "To die for the homeland is to live."

Ferrer warns: “If the West does not unite and confront tyranny, Russian and Mandarin will be mandatory languages.”

Tributes are paid to Orlando Zapata Tamayo on the 15th anniversary of his death

José Daniel Ferrer continues to assist those in need in Santiago de Cuba

José Daniel Ferrer's brother suffers an accident with his trailer in the U.S.

Amnesty International denounces that the Cuban regime used political prisoners as "bargaining chips."

José Daniel Ferrer and his wife provide daily assistance to dozens of people in Santiago de Cuba

U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Cuba meets with Amelia Calzadilla and members of Ciudadanía y Libertad

José Daniel Ferrer denounces surveillance by the political police using a drone at his home

Cuban regime denies internet access to opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer

José Daniel Ferrer has been summoned again to court in Santiago de Cuba: This is how the opposition leader responded

José Daniel Ferrer denounces threats and harassment against those who visit him or provide assistance

José Daniel Ferrer congratulates independent communicator Yosmany Mayeta: "They say Johnson gets informed through you."

U.S. Representative in Cuba visits the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre and leaves a special offering

Releases in Cuba: almost all those freed could already access freedom or an open regime

News from the United States today, February 4, 2025: Trump will revoke humanitarian parole; Cuban arrested in Florida will be deported; ICE releases detainees due to lack of space

María Elvira celebrates her invitation to the White House and remembers her parents: "They fled the Castro regime with only five dollars."

News from Cuba today, February 4, 2025: Returns to Cuba with a shattered soul; Yomil catches a friend stealing; mother is stabbed in Holguín

José Daniel Ferrer responds to those who call him a traitor: "Actions speak louder than words."

Head of the U.S. Mission in Cuba visits opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer

José Daniel Ferrer attacks the European Union: "It has not shown the slightest interest."

The U.S. condemns the persecution against José Daniel Ferrer and holds the Cuban regime responsible

José Daniel Ferrer warns of a possible detention and reiterates his commitment to the freedom of Cuba

Ferrer honors Martí with a plea for freedom of expression

José Daniel Ferrer rejects police summons in Santiago de Cuba: "I am not going anywhere."

Academic Alina Bárbara López receives a visit from the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Cuba, Mike Hammer

Yordenis Ugás after speaking with José Daniel Ferrer: "The bravest man in Cuba"

José Daniel Ferrer: "At any moment, I could go to prison."

Yordenis Ugás shares a story about José Daniel Ferrer's family: "My activism is not new."

Head of the U.S. Embassy in Havana reiterates call for freedom for all political prisoners

José Daniel Ferrer denounces that child vendors in Santiago de Cuba will be sent to a juvenile detention center

Ferrer speaks with the head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba: “We will have friendly governments and deep relations.”

José Daniel Ferrer sends a strong message to Díaz-Canel

Message of unity from José Daniel Ferrer: “It is time to fight together for the freedom and well-being of our nation.”

More than 100 political prisoners have been released in Cuba following negotiations with the U.S. and the Vatican

Senator Rick Scott talks with José Daniel Ferrer: "I will fight for the release of all political prisoners."

A Cuban detained for recording confrontations with the police following a violation in Santiago de Cuba has been released

Willy Chirino on José Daniel Ferrer: "He has everything to lead a free Cuba."

Professor Pedro Albert rejects parole: "They are not going to treat me like merchandise."

Disastrous year for human rights in Cuba, reports Human Rights Watch

Cuban regime reports 127 releases following negotiations with the U.S. and the Vatican

María Elvira Salazar after the release of José Daniel Ferrer: "We are glad to know that he is free."

Head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba celebrates the release of José Daniel Ferrer and hopes for more releases

José Daniel Ferrer: "I would rather die in prison than owe my release to an undignified negotiation."

First statements from José Daniel Ferrer after his release from prison