Your Excellency,
As Representatives of organizaciones of Cuba’s civil society That defend human rights, we call on UN Member States to uphold Resolution 60/251, que established the United Nations’ Human Rights Council. It stipulates That its members Should be Elected Among states That “uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights.”
In 2006 Cuba was Elected to the Council for a three-year term in representation of our region.This afforded the Cuban government a unique opportunity to adopt practices are guaranteeing basic freedoms in our own country. DESPITE its Commitments To That effect, Cuba’s leadership Citizens Continues to deny the exercise de su the essential rights and Cuban Authorities continue to unleash all sorts of abuses against Those Who Attempt to uphold them.
The Cuban regime prevails due to its repressive power, in open contradiction That With The principles inspired the creation of the Human Rights’ Council and are purported to guide its mandate. Citizens Cuba’s laws deny basic civil, political, and economic rights and impose strict restrictions on freedom of expression, association, assembly, press, movement, work, private property, and access to the means of production.
The Cuban Constitution robs the people of the right to self-determination by forbidding all political parties and groups other than the Communist Party and its affiliates and by stipulating as the exclusive goal of the state the construction of socialism and the progression towards a communist society. Article 53 of the Constitution Gives Control over the absolute state information, Allowing the Citizens free press and free speech only if “consistent With The goals of the socialist society.” It stipulates That the means of mass communication can only be owned and controlled by the state and May never be in private hands. In Addition, it justifies strict restrictions on the Internet.
Cuba’s Criminal Code you prescribe long prison terms for such “legal” absurdities as enemy propaganda disrespect, “dangerousness” or the propensity to commit a crime, illicit association, failure to denounce others, and the Broadly defined “other acts against state security,” all with the intent of silencing any dissent against the impending order. Attempts to leave the country without government permission are considered “illegal exit, of” which is penalized with years of prison and has brought on Countless Extrajudicial Executions by Authorities, treats including That of many children. Opponents Peaceful, health professionals, and the children of exiled Regularly parents are denied the right to travel out of the country.Movement of people Within the island is controlled Also, With The state imposing stiff end for Violating Regulations Regarding The designated pleases of residence.
Under the described from facto legality, all acts of opposition are repressed and punished with long years of confinement, Repeated arbitrary detentions of short duration, harassment, removal from homes and work, forced exile, and even violent attacks against human rights’ defenders in Their homes.
Presently, At least 205 political prisoners are serving long prison sentences. These are human rights activists, independent journalists, Economists, and doctors deprived de su Their freedom Merely for expressing opinions, meeting to exchange ideas, or reporting on the situation inside the country. In Addition, many Thousands of Citizens serve jail for Alleged “economic crimes,” having been forced to turn to the black market by a rationing system That can not guarantee basic sustenance. In Hundreds of prisons and detention centers all over the island, defenseless That Citizens suffer inhumane conditions are so dire as to be life threatening. Dozens of death from malnourishment, denial of medical care, and suicide are Reported each year.
Since Cuba’s Constitution subordinates the court system to the National Assembly and the Council of State, it lacks independence or Impartiality and Regularly deprives Citizens of due process, as-internationally Recognized. Impunity prevails for the Decades-long excesses Committed by Authorities.
For all of the above, the Cuban state Violates most rights systematically Enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and does not meet Minimum Requirements for membership in the United Nations’ Council of Human Rights. Cuba’s re-election to a second term would endorse its anti-democratic practices and consistent Violation of its citizens’ liberties. Moreover, Granting membership to states in flagrant contradiction With The principles and goals of the Council, That robs it of credibility is vital to its authority and effectiveness.
We strongly urges your government to deny this false legitimacy to the repressive Cuban regime by not endorsing its candidacy and election to the Council in representation of Latin America and the Caribbean. The Cuban people, from Which Derives true sovereignty, freedoms and basic Their demand, at this important juncture in history, call for the support of the international community.
With assurances of our highest respect,
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José
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Agramonte Leyva
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Correspondent, Miscellaneous in Cuba, Camagüey
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Bárbara Cristina
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Alfonso Cerguera
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Central Opposition Coalition and Independent Journalist, Sancti Spiritus
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Jesus
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Alvarez Aguado
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Deputy General Coordinator, Solidarity Movement Free Expression
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Theophilus
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Gil Alvarez
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Cuban Foundation for Human Rights Florida, Camaguey
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Omelio Lazaro
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Angulo Borredo
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Former political prisoner
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Mariene
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Avin Garcia
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Cuban Foundation for Human Rights, Esmeralda, Camagüey
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Angel
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Batista Vega
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Human Rights Party of Cuba affiliate Andrey Sakharov Foundation and Eastern Democratic Alliance, Antilla, Holguin
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John
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Bermúdez Toranzo
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National Vice President of the Cuban Foundation for Human Rights and Prisoner of Conscience. Miguel del Padrón, Havana
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Felix
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Bonne
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Task Force for the internal opposition and former prisoner of conscience, Havana
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Osmani
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Borroto Rodriguez
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Cuban Foundation for Human Rights, Jatibonico, Sancti Spiritus
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Margarito
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Broche Espinosa
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Chairman of Human Rights Rapporteurs of Cuba and Rafters Association and Human Rights Cuba Democracy Peace and Freedom, Caibarién, Villa Clara
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Charity
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Caballero Batista
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Library Director Agustín Tamargo independent and freelance journalist, Holguin
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Alexander
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Cabrera Cruz
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Vice Coordinator, Citizens Committee Against Child Abuse
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Aurelio
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Cabrera González
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Municipal Democratic Circles of Cuba and the Cuban Committee for Human Rights, Sancti Spiritus
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Second
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Cabrera González
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Municipal Democratic Circles of Cuba and the Cuban Committee for Human Rights, Sancti Spiritus
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Orosmán
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Martinez Cabrera
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Planted Coordinator, Camagüey
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Peter Moses
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Calderín Tápanes
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Municipalities of Cuba and Human Rights
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Erizaldo
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Calvo Hernández
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, former political prisoner and activist of the Cuban Foundation for Human Rights, Camagüey
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Carlos Manuel
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Cardenas
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Cuban Human Rights Foundation, Sancti Spiritus
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Martha
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Alfonso Cardenas
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Cuban Foundation for Human Rights, Sancti Spiritus
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Maidolis
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German Cardona
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Cuban Human Rights Foundation, Dos Caminos de San Luis, Santiago De Cuba
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Adriano
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Castaneda Meneses
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Central Opposition Coalition and Independent Journalist, Sancti Spiritus
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Aramilda
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Contreras Rodriguez
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Central Opposition Coalition and Rosa Parks Feminist Movement, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
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Kadir
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Culey Martinez
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Coordinator, Citizens Committee Against Abuse, Guaimaro
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Lazarus
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Urra Weapon
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Cuba Municipal Democratic Circles, The Arabos, Matanzas
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Juan Alberto
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De la Nuez Ramirez
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, independent librarian and provincial President of the Cuban Foundation of Human Rights, Passenger Aguada, Cienfuegos
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Idalmis
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Salgueiro Desdín
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Eastern Democratic Alliance, Rosa Parks Feminist Movement Civilian and political Presidio Pedro Luis Boitel, Banes, Holguin
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Martha
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Diaz Rondon
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President of the Cuban Foundation for Human Rights in the eastern provinces. Feminist Movement for Civil Rights Rosa Parks Library and Independent, Banes, Holguin
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du Bouchet
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Correspondent, Miscellaneous in Cuba, Havana
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Yoandrys
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Durán Sánchez
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Cuban Youth Movement for Democracy and Eastern Democratic Alliance, Antilla, Holguin
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Yorledis
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Guiver Duvalón Ortiz
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Cuban Youth Movement for Democracy, Eastern Democratic Alliance, Santiago de Cuba
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Darsi
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Ferrer
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Director, Center for Health and Human Rights Juan Bruno Zayas, L to Havana
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Yuselin
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Ferrer Espinosa
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Cuban Youth Movement for Democracy, Santiago de Cuba
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Delmides
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Fidalgo López
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Pastor and President of the Christian Movement of Cuba. Calixto García Holguín
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Blas
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Martinez Fortun
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Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Placetas, Villa Clara
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Thomas
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Garcia Macias
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners and Central Opposition Coalition, Sancti Spiritus
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Anthony
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Garcia Morejon
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Cuban Foundation for Human Rights and independent librarian and former prisoner of conscience, Vertientes, Camagüey
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Harry
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Garcia Morejon
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Mayor of the Cuban Foundation for Human Rights, Independent librarian and former prisoner of conscience, Vertientes, Camagüey
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Jorge Luis
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Garcia Perez (Antunez)
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Political Prisoners Movement Pedro Luis Boitel, Placetas, Villa Clara
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Yojasmel
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Simon Garcia
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners and Central Opposition Coalition, Sancti Spiritus
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Rosaida
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Gomez Balmaseda
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Cuban Foundation for Human Rights. Chambas, Ciego de Avila
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Juan Carlos
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González Leyva
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President, Cuban Foundation for Human Rights and National Coordinator of the Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba
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Juan Miguel
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González Marrero
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Eastern Democratic Alliance and Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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St.
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González Pedroso
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Cuban Foundation for Human Rights. Chambas, Ciego de Avila
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Roby
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González Torres
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Commission for Assistance to Political Prisoners and Families and the Cuban Liberal Movement
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Roberto de Jesus
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Perez Guerra
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First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Rapporteurs, former prisoner of conscience and freelance journalist, Havana
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José
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Hernandez Lopez
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Cuba Municipal Democratic Circles, The Arabos, Matanzas
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Carlos Manuel
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Reyes Hernandez
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Eastern Democratic Alliance, Moa, Holguin
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Barbara
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Jimenez Contreras
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Vice President of the Women’s Movement and freelance journalist Martha Abreu, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
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Victor
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Kindelan Sanchez
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Cuban Youth Movement for Democracy and Democratic Alliance Eastern Holguín Antilla
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Paula Bartola
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Lara Hurtado
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Central Opposition Coalition and Independent Journalist, Sancti Spiritus
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Idania
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Llanez Contreras
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Central Opposition Coalition, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
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Abel
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Pérez López
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Cuba Municipal Democratic Circles, Political Prisoner and President of the Human Rights Movement Resurrection Martiana Guantanamo
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Tania
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Maceda Guerra
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Independent Journalist
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Mariela
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Navarro Machado
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Baracoa, Guantanamo
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Virgilio
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Mantilla Arango
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Coordinator, Camagüey for Rights and former prisoner of conscience
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Luis Francisco
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Ortiz Manzané
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Freedom Movement, Reconciliation and Peace John Paul II and Municipal Circles Cuba, Baracoa, Guantanamo
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José
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Marante Hernandez
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Cuba Municipal Democratic Circles
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Irima
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Mark Mondeja
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Eastern Democratic Alliance, Civilian Rosa Parks Feminist Movement, and Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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Yoel
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Marin Cardena
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Cuban Foundation for Human Rights Florida, Camaguey
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Eysi
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Marrero
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Cuba Municipal Democratic Circles and National Treasurer of the Cuban Foundation for Human Rights Florida, Camaguey
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Yordan
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Marrero Huerta
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Citizens Committee Against Abuse, Victoria Las Tunas
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Roberto
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Marrero La Rosa
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Director, Center for Human Rights Education
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Manuel
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Martinez Leon
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Gibara, Holguin
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Pedro Enrique
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Machado Martinez
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Cuban Foundation for Human Rights and freelance journalist, San Luis, Santiago de Cuba
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Eric
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Mena Lara
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Central Opposition Coalition and Independent Journalist, Sancti Spiritus
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Rafael
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Meneses Pupo
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Eastern Democratic Alliance, Civilian Rosa Parks Feminist Movement, and Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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Tania
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Montoya Vasquez
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba
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Janny
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Morales Hernández
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Eastern Democratic Alliance, Civilian Rosa Parks Feminist Movement, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Presidio, Banes, Holguin
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Carlos Michael
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Morales Rodríguez
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Independent journalist Caibarién, Villa Clara
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Damaris
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Moya Portielles
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Central Opposition Coalition and Rosa Parks Feminist Movement, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
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Mary of Charity
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Noa Gonzalez
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Vice President of the Association of Human Rights and Peace Balseros Democracy and Freedom, Caibarién, Villa Clara
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Yunieski
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Ortega Tejeda
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners and Central Opposition Coalition, Sancti Spiritus
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Leon
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Padrón Azcuy
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President, National Liberal Party Cubano
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Noelia
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Pedraza Jiménez
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President of the Women’s Movement and Martha Abreu Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
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Ana Margarita
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Brito Perdigón
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Central Opposition Coalition and Independent Journalist, Sancti Spiritus
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George
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Brito Perdigón
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners and Central Opposition Coalition, Sancti Spiritus
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Raimundo
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Brito Perdigón
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Central Opposition Coalition, Independent journalist and political prisoner, Sancti Spiritus
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Welcome
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Pacheco Perdigón
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners and Central Opposition Coalition, Sancti Spiritus
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Iris
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Pérez Aguilera
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Feminist Movement for Civil Rights Rosa Parks, Placetas, Villa Clara
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Idael
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Pérez Díaz
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Municipal Democratic Circles of Cuba and President in Ciego de Ávila of the Cuban League Independent Peasants, Central Violeta, Ciego de Avila
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Elvis Gregory
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Perez Lara
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Central Opposition Coalition and Independent Journalist, Sancti Spiritus
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Donaida
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Perez Paseiro
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Feminist Movement for Civil Rights Rosa Parks and freelance journalist, Placetas, Villa Clara
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Thomas Manuel
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Pérez Pérez
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Party November 30, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners and Central Opposition Coalition, Sancti Spiritus
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Benign
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Perez Santiesteban
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Eastern Democratic Alliance political and Pedro Luis Boitel Presidio, Banes, Holguin
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Yoslién
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Cardenas Prieto
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Municipal Democratic Circles Cuba and Cuban Foundation for Human Rights, Jatibonico, Sancti Spiritus
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Jorge
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Rodriguez Prieto
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Municipal Democratic Circles Mayor of Cuba and the Cuban Foundation for Human Rights, Placetas, Villa Clara
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Leticia
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Blacksmithing Ramos
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Martha Abreu Feminine Movement, Cuba Municipal Democratic Circles and freelance journalist, Cardenas, Matanzas
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Ramon
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Reyes Orama
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Eastern Democratic Alliance and Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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Yoandry Naosky
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Ricardo Mir
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Eastern Democratic Alliance, political Presidio Pedro Luis Boitel, Banes, Holguin
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Luis Raul
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Risco Perez
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West Coordinator, Solidarity Movement Free Expression, Pinar del Rio
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Jorge Luis
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Marin Rivas
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Cuban Youth Movement for Democracy, Antilla, Holguin
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Alcides
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Rivera Rodriguez
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Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners and Central Opposition Coalition, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
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Jorge Enrique
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Rives Peña
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Independent journalist agency Nueva Prensa Cubana
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Vladimiro
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Rock
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Task Force for the internal opposition and former prisoner of conscience, Havana
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Juan Luis
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Rodriguez Desdín
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Eastern Democratic Alliance and Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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Milena
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Pelayo Rodríguez
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Eastern Democratic Alliance, Civilian Rosa Parks Feminist Movement, Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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July
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Romero Muñoz
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Free Expression Solidarity Movement, Camagüey
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Martha Beatriz
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Roque Cabello
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Task Force for the internal opposition and former prisoner of conscience, Havana
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Beloved
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Ruiz Moreno
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Democratic Party November 30 Frank País, Placetas, Villa Clara
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Yudisleidy
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Sánchez Saavedra
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Cuban Youth Movement for Democracy and Democratic Alliance Eastern Holguín Antilla
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Mildred Naomi
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Sanchez Infante
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Cuban Youth Movement for Democracy and Democratic Alliance Eastern Holguín Antilla
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Diosiris
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Santana Perez
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Political Prisoners Movement Pedro Luis Boitel, Placetas, Villa Clara
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Angel Luis
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Santiesteban Rodes
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Eastern Democratic Alliance and Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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Cristián
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Toranzo Fundichely
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Cuban Youth Movement for Democracy and Democratic Alliance Eastern Holguín Antilla
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Juan Oriol
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Verdecia Evora
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Eastern Democratic Alliance and Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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Maikel
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Verdecia Torres
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Eastern Democratic Alliance and Pedro Luis Boitel Political Prisoners, Banes, Holguin
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