Cuba
Cuba is a one-party communist state that outlaws political pluralism, suppresses dissent, and severely restricts basic civil liberties. The government continues to dominate the economy despite recent reforms that permit some private-sector activity. The regime’s undemocratic character has not changed despite new leadership in 2018 and a process of diplomatic “normalization” with Washington, which has stalled in recent years.
Our Work in Cuba
In the face of heightened repression of human rights activists, widespread media censorship, and a critical humanitarian crisis, Freedom House supports Venezuelan organizations to serve as effective human rights watchdogs, to sustain and strengthen domestic independent media, and to raise awareness of Venezuela’s complex crisis at the international level, including the United Nations.
To learn more about Freedom House's work in the region, visit our Latin America and the Caribbean programs page.
Freedom in the World — Cuba Country Report
Cuba is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2021, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Freedom on the Net — Cuba Country Report
Cuba is rated Not Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Cuba
Cuba: We Condemn the Detention of Musician and Activist Maykel Osorbo and Support an International Investigation
Joint statement
August 10, 2021
Cuba: The United States Must Support Cubans’ Demand for Long-Awaited Freedom
Press release
July 19, 2021
Cuba: Authorities Must Refrain From Inciteful Language, Use of Force against Peaceful Protests
Press release
July 13, 2021
Cuba: Authorities Must Immediately Release Artist and Activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara
Press release
May 26, 2021
Cuba: Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara bajo asedio de autoridades en su sexto día de huelga de hambre en San Isidro
Joint statement
April 30, 2021
