PEN America Condemns Disturbing Wave of Intimidation and Arrests of Cuban Artists
“Cuban authorities' blatant disregard for freedom of expression has triggered one of the most vicious and alarming cycles of brutality faced by artists in the country in recent memory." More
PEN America Condemns Arbitrary Arrest and Sentencing of Cuban Rapper
“These newest charges simply demonstrate the extent to which the Cuban government will go to silence critical artists.” More
Cuban Artist and Activist Arrested En Route to Protest
“When an artist who uses her voice to call for justice and social change finds herself arbitrarily detained on her own doorstep, it is obvious that a serious injustice… More
PEN America Decries Detention and Apparent Assault of Cuban Artists
"Such brutal harassment merely confirms a constant trend of repression and violence toward dissident voices in Cuba." More
Cuba: Immediately Release Poet and Journalist Roberto de Jesús Quiñones Haces
PEN calls for the immediate and unconditional release of poet, lawyer and independent journalist Roberto de Jesús Quiñones Haces. In April 2019, he was detained while he was covering… More
Dissident Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Freed After 13 Days in Jail
“We are overjoyed to learn that Luis Manuel has been freed from jail and will be able to reunite with his friends and family and return to his work." More
PEN America Condemns Detention of Cuban Artist, Demands Charges Be Dropped
The arrest of Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara on fabricated charges is an indefensible violation of freedom of expression and basic human dignity. More
PEN America Condemns Ongoing Harassment and Arrest of Cuban Artists
“Again and again, Jorge and Nancy have been arrested, threatened, and harassed relentlessly by Cuban authorities." More
PEN America Demands Cuban Authorities Stop Harassing Cuban Writer and Activist
“For weeks, Jorge and Nancy have lived in a constant state of fear as they have been repeatedly harassed, threatened, and detained by Cuban authorities." " More
Persecuted Cuban Artist Being Held, His Location Unknown
"We call on the Cuban government to disclose Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara’s whereabouts and detention status and to release him immediately.” More