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Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias after his release, back at the Hablemos Press agency for which he reports. (Photo: Hablemos Press)

Freedom for Detained Cuban Journalist

Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias spent half a year in jail without being sent to trial.

Poster in support of Calixto Ramón Martínez Árias.

Hunger Strikes for Jailed Cuban Journalist

Journalist colleague and three others up the pressure on the authorities to deliver on promise of freedom.

Poster in support of Calixto Ramón Martínez Árias.

Hopes of Freedom for Cuban Journalist

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

Cuban Schools Slap Down Jehovah's Witnesses

Refusal to conform with state ideology exposes faith group members to discrimination.

Cuba: 500 Detentions in February

Rights group also says political prisoner died after hunger strike.

Eastern Cuba Hit by Food Shortages

Since 2012 hurricane, produce has been brought in from other parts of the country, but transport problems lead to waste.

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Colombia: Making Peace In the Midst of Violence

Rebels and government seem committed to talks, yet neither will call a truce to ease transition to peace.

Cuba Goes Before UN Rights Body in May

Review will focus on what government promised to do, but those pledges ignored key recommendations on civil and political rights.

Cuban Journalist on Second Hunger Strike

Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias spent 33 days on prison protest in November-December.

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