Laura Paz

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Press freedom group meets despite security service objections.

3 Feb 14

Government uses term to mean welfare provision while critics call for civil, political and economic rights.

19 Dec 13

Journalist Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias speaks about his own experiences, and the mistreatment of other prisoners.

8 May 13

Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias abandons three-week hunger strike after authorities hint at release.

2 Apr 13

Cost of buying in foodstuffs from abroad is heavy burden on government.

5 Mar 13

Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias is one of two reporters in jail for asking difficult questions.

27 Feb 13

Since people buy black-market gas to supplement limited state supply, a pilot project will see fuel on sale legally.

25 Jan 13

Yaremis Flores Marín’s arrest sparks two days of protests.

11 Dec 12

Authorities drop exit visa system, though they will still be able to block people from travelling.

14 Nov 12

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