Juan Carlos González Leiva
Juan Carlos González Leiva is a blind lawyer and human rights activist in Cuba. He created the Fraternity of the Independent Blind of Cuba and the Cuban Foundation of Human Rights.[1]
Juan Carlos González Leiva | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Occupation | lawyer |
He has accused the government of harassing and torturing him.[2][3]
See also
- Chen Guangcheng, another blind activist, in the communist People's Republic of China.
- Human rights in Cuba
- Cuban dissident movement
References
- "Cuba: blind political prisoner is in danger of losing life".
- "Cuba: Fear for safety / Fear of torture / Intimidation / Harassment". Amnesty International. Archived from the original on 2009-03-11.
- "Juan Carlos Gonzalez Leiva: Blind lawyer who can see".
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