By The Havana Post
The Cuban government has intensified its restrictions on religious practice and expression, in what observers describe as one of the most repressive waves of control in recent years.
In a striking case that has drawn the attention of international rights groups, a Cuban pastor residing abroad was recently denied reentry to the island to attend a family member’s funeral. Authorities provided no public explanation for the refusal, though the pastor has been an outspoken critic of government policies.
This incident coincides with the second consecutive year in which public religious gatherings have been banned under the pretext of maintaining public order. While official discourse remains silent on the matter, many religious leaders now report increasing state surveillance and administrative obstacles to congregational life.