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“Cruel and Inhumane” Prison Sentences Imposed Without “Legal Merit” on Cuban Artist-Activists Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez

Press ReleaseJune 24, 2022

Julie Trebault, the Director of the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) at PEN America. said "This is a blow to artistic freedom in Cuba, and to the artists and… More

Human Rights Organizations Demand Immediate Freedom for Cuban Artists Facing Persecution Due to Pro-Democracy Activities

Press ReleaseJune 17, 2022

The human rights organizations strongly condemned the charges of alleged contempt, defamation, and public disorder brought against the artists, for which the Cuban Prosecutor's Office intends to sentence Otero… More

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “El Osorbo” Castillo Pérez

PEN America and PEN International: Grave Concern Over the Lack of Due Process Protections in Arbitrary Trials of Cuban Artist Set for May 30-31

Press ReleaseMay 26, 2022

"The arbitrary trials against two of Cuba’s most talented and outspoken artists and activists indicate nothing more than the targeted and forceful attempt by the Cuban government to silence… More

Joint Statement Condemning Charges in Cuba Against Maykel “El Osorbo” Castillo Perez and Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara

AdvocacyApril 21, 2022

JOINT STATEMENT CONDEMNING THE CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST MAYKEL “El OSORBO” CASTILLO PÉREZ AND LUIS MANUEL OTERO ALCÁNTARA IN CUBA [caption id="attachment_219919" align="alignright" width="300"] Maykel “El Osorbo” Castillo Perez, R,… More

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PEN America Issues Urgent Call to Release Hunger Striking Cuban Artist

Press ReleaseOctober 6, 2021

PEN America and PEN International today issued their pressing concern over the health of imprisoned Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara. More

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara photo

Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Released after a Month in Hospital Detention

Press ReleaseJune 1, 2021

“We emphatically call for Cuba’s governmental campaign of harassment to end, and for Cuban authorities to halt all attempts to muzzle dissent and criminalize independent artists, writers, and activists.” More

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Cuban Authorities Must Release Detained Cuban Artists and Cease Harassment Campaign

Press ReleaseApril 29, 2021

On Thursday morning, Cuban police arrested four artists and one independent journalist attempting to leave their houses to participate in a demonstration in support of independent artist Luis Manuel… More

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel Osorbo after their arrest in cuba

Cuban Artist Under House Arrest Begins Hunger and Thirst Strike

Press ReleaseApril 26, 2021

Independent Cuban artist and activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara announced that he would begin a hunger and thirst strike this week after being placed under de facto house arrest.… More

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel Osorbo after their arrest in cuba

PEN America Decries Detention and Apparent Assault of Cuban Artists

Press ReleaseJune 13, 2020

"Such brutal harassment merely confirms a constant trend of repression and violence toward dissident voices in Cuba." More

DARE: House Homeland Security Committee Subpoenas 8chan Owner

News DigestAugust 15, 2019

The House Homeland Security Committee subpoenas the owner of 8chan, the messaging forum linked to three mass shootings this year, to testify before... More

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