Two more reporters freed, arrive in Madrid
Fabio Prieto Llorente and Juan Carlos Herrera Acosta were both imprisoned in March 2003 during the massive crackdown on political dissent and independent journalism.
Twelfth writer released into exile
Poet and activist Régis Iglesias Ramírez was freed on 17 August 2010 and arrived in Madrid the next day.
Another Cuban journalist freed, flown to Madrid
José Ubaldo Izquierdo Hernández will move to Chile, where the government offered him political asylum.
Tenth freed Cuban reporter lands in Madrid
“I am extremely happy to regain my freedom, but I also feel sad for leaving my country,” said Alfredo Pulido López, who was sentenced to 14 years in jail in 2003.
Interview with RSF correspondent Ricardo González Alfonso
RSF speaks to the journalist, who was freed after seven years and four months in prison.
Ninth released Cuban journalist arrives in Spain
Mijail Bárzaga Lugo was a reporter for the independent news agency Agencia Noticiosa Cubana before his arrest in March 2003.
IPI’s Cuban “Justice Denied” journalist Omar Rodriguez Saludes freed, lands in Madrid
Rodriguez’s arrival in Spain brings to at least seven the number of journalists who have travelled there after being released from Cuban prisons.
Six journalists released, 16 to follow
Their release follows talks between the Cuban government, the Catholic Church and the Spanish foreign minister, during which Cuba reportedly pledged to release 52 dissidents jailed in 2003 over the coming months.
Church says government will release political prisoners
The Catholic Church, which has been negotiating for the release of political prisoners, said five would be released immediately, with 47 freed over a three- to four-month period.
Dissident doctor and reporter paroled after nearly a year in pre-trial detention
Darsi Ferrer was finally tried on 22 June 2010 on charges of “irregularities” and “assault” and was granted a conditional release after being held without trial since July 2009.
Journalist begins hunger strike after being returned to prison
State security agents arrested Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias on 25 May while he was covering a demonstration organised by dissidents in the capital.
Independent journalist arrested again, 10 days after being released
Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias was arrested while covering a demonstration organised by dissidents in Havana.
Dissident journalist freed pending trial on charges of insulting and attacking police officers
Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias was arrested while covering an activity commemorating the death of imprisoned dissident Orlando Zapata Tamayo.
Opposition journalist Dania García freed while awaiting appeal hearing
In April, García was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison, officially in connection with a family quarrel.
Blogger arrested, sentenced to 20 months in prison
IAPA condemns the prison sentence against Dania Virgen García and the arrest of a second journalist, Yosvani Anzardo Hernández.
Journalist’s release leaves 24 others waiting to be freed
Oscar Sánchez Madán, who was one of the 25 journalists imprisoned in the country, was released on 11 April after completing a three-year jail sentence.