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Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Maria Paya

Rosa Maria Paya


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    A pro-democracy activist and has led civil society activities in Cuba since 2009. She works to promote international solidarity with Cuba and to seek justice for the murder of her father Oswaldo Payá.

    She is the coordinator of Cuba Decide, an international campaign that seeks to carry out a plebiscite in favor of the first free and multiparty elections in Cuba in 67 years.  

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Yoani Sánchez

Yoani Sánchez


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    A graduate with a degree in Philology, Yoani is a lover of technology, literature and journalism. She lives in Havana and tries every day to help Cuba build a plural, inclusive world fit for all Cubans.  

    Currently, she works as a journalist and director of the digital newspaper 14ymedio.com.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger 14ymedio

14ymedio.com


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    A Generation Y blog by Yoani Sanchez, 14ymedio.com has helped boost the alternative blogosphere in Cuba and has become a reference on Cuban affairs.

    They have a commitment to truth, freedom and the defense of human rights, without ideological or partisan ties. 

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger El Hidalgo Rural

El Hidalgo Rural


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    Blogger JOSÉ GABRIEL BARRENECHEA writes from his home in Santa Clara.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger el Cajon de Sastre

el Cajon de Sastre


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    Catchall blog written from Havana, Cuba

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Desde Aquí

Desde Aquí


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    "From Here" blog is written by Reinaldo Escobar. Born in Havana in 1947, he's a graduate from the University of Havana, Cuba and an active journalist who lives and writes from Havana.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger La Mala Letra

La Mala Letra


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    Regina Coyula was born in 1956 in Havana, Cuba and has a degree in History. Between 1972 and 1989, she worked in the Directorate of Counterintelligence Interior Ministry. This is her personal blog.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Mermelada

Mermelada


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    Written by Fernando Dámasao

    Born in Havana in 1938, Fernando studied at the Piarist Adder and later graduated from Perito Mercantil. He worked in advertising as a market researcher and producer of commercials and television programs. He also served in the military. Passionate about literature, cinema, professional sports and nature, he's been publishing for many years.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Por el ojo de la Aguja

Por el ojo de la Aguja


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    Written by Rebeca Monzo Mieres

    Rebeca is a teacher and self-proclaimed "quasi journalist". She has dabbled in radio and was a diplomat in Paris. An "independent artist", Rebeca is an active member of the Cuban Association of Craft Artists. She's an active blogger and loves to write.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Cuba Decide

Cuba Decide


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    A belief that the dignity of every Cuban is made through the fruits of his/her labor. This is the first step in freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Every Cuban has the right to decide the future of the Cuban people. If you decide, Cuba decides.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Lunes de Post-Revolución

Lunes de Post-Revolución


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    Written by Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo

    A blog about the ongoing oppression of the Cuban people and Cuba’s relations with the United States.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Blog El Sexto

Blog El Sexto


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    Written by Danilo Maldonado Machado

    Danilo uses his artistic skills to express his content with the ongoing oppression of the Cuban activists, dissidents, and protesters.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation

Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation


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    Dissident blog is your go-to source for news and commentary on the ideology, history, and legacy of communism.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Agencia de fotografía independiente CUBARAW

Agencia de fotografía independiente CUBARAW


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    Photographic and audiovisual project for the support, dissemination and promotion of human rights with a focus from art to social application within Cuba.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Comité Ciudadanos por la Integración Racial

Comité Ciudadanos por la Integración Racial


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    A blog dedicated to promoting racial integration and raising awareness of social injustices.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger The Cuban Institute for Freedom of Expression and the Press (ICLEP)

The Cuban Institute for Freedom of Expression and the Press


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    The Cuban Institute for Freedom of Expression and the Press (ICLEP), is a NGO nonprofit, founded in 2012 with the main objective of promoting freedom of expression and press in Cuba.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Hechizamiento Habanémico

Hechizamiento Habanémico


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    Written by Lia Villares

    Lia is a Cuban social acitivist. Her accounts have been printed in national magazines, though she mostly writes on her blog.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger El Blog de Jerónimo

El Blog de Jerónimo


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    Written by Lilanne Ruiz

    Lilianne was inspired to blog about the social injustices in Cuba when she had her first child. She blogs about how Cuban oppression affects the spiritual life and fate of each person.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Revista Convivencia

Revista Convivencia


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    Written by Dagoberto Valdés

    Coexistence is a digital publication of socio-cultural, pluralistic, participatory, respectful of differences and promotes a healthy diversity in which each person to find a space to share criteria and improve life character.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Movimiento Cristiano Liberación

Movimiento Cristiano Liberación


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    The Christian Liberation (MCL) Movement was founded in Havana on September 8, 1988 by Oswaldo Paya, Ramon Antunez, Dagoberto Capote Mesa, Fernando Arvelo and Santiago Cardenas. Soon its influence spread to the entire national territory. Its members and supporters include dedicated and courageous Cubans, believers and nonbelievers who identify with the proposals of the MCL. The vision of the movement is peaceful and democratic change and respect for human dignity.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Pressure Points

Pressure Points


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    Elliot Abrams gives his take on U.S. foreign policy, with special focus on the Middle East and democracy and human rights issues.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Jurisconsulto de Cuba

Jurisconsulto de Cuba


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    Jurisconsulto de Cuba aims to be a reference site specialized in Cuban legal issues. A legal expert of Cuban law, in particular, of the Constitution of the Republic.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Translating Cuba

Translating Cuba


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    Translating Cuba is a compilation of translations from over 200 different Cuban blogs.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Uncommon Sense

Uncommon Sense


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    Marc Masferrer is a veteran journalist who blogs about Cuban human rights and related topics.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa BloggerDesde La Habana Ivan

Desde La Habana Ivan


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    Ivan Garcia blogs about the daily life of the Cuban people.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Babalu Blog

Babalu Blog


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    Reports the latest news stories within Cuba.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger El Blog de Montaner

El Blog de Montaner


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    Written by Carlos Alberto Montaner

    Carlos Alberto Montaner is a writer and journalist who promotes bringing democratic change to Cuba by peaceful means.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Cuban Exile Quarter

Cuban Exile Quarter


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    Blogger John Suarez writes about the ongoing social oppression of the Cuban people.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Latin American Blog

Latin American Blog


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    Mica Hierro blogs about truth and social justice for Latin America.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Democracy Digest

Democracy Digest


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    Democracy Digest provides news, analysis and information on democracy assistance and related issues.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Cubano Confesante

Cubano Confesante


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    Written by Pastor Mario Félix Lleonart

    Mario Felix Lleonart is Cuban Baptist Pastor and religious freedom activist.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Unión Patriotica de Cuba

Unión Patriotica de Cuba


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    The Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU) is a platform for non-violent struggle that aims to achieve a democratic Cuba where peace based on the res Peto to the right of each Cuban. As our apostle Jose Marti said: "A Cuba with all and for the good of all", is what we want to achieve.

Center for Free Cuba Rosa Blogger Asociación Jurídica Cubana

Asociación Jurídica Cubana


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    A blog dedicated to publishing news on Cuban citizen rights.

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