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Cuban Political Arrests Top 5,000
Activists note slight but insignificant dip in numbers compared with 2012.
19 Dec 13
Cuba's Biggest Black Market Thrives Despite Threats
As authorities warn of clampdown, traders say business should carry on as usual, eased by a bit of bribery.
5 Dec 13
Cuban Dissidents Denounce Smear Campaign
Government-linked TV station airs allegations that leading protest group is badly run and financially opaque.
22 Jul 13
Cuba: 500 Detentions in February
Rights group also says political prisoner died after hunger strike.
26 Mar 13
Cuban Groups Say No End to Repression
As well as formal detention, the authorities employ mobs to intimidate their critics.
1 Mar 13
Cuba: Political Detentions Treble in Last Three Years
Human Rights Day in December marked with surge of arrests.
7 Feb 13
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