Cuban Dissidents NPR's David Welna reports on the increased pressure dissidents are facing in Cuba. The custody battle over Elian Gonazalez has coincided with more arrests and more harrassment for opponents of Fidel Castro's regime. In addition, many dissidents can't find work and often flee Cuba for the U.S., Spain or Canada.

Cuban Dissidents

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Cuban Dissidents

Cuban Dissidents

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February 16, 200012:00 AM ET

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NPR's David Welna reports on the increased pressure dissidents are facing in Cuba. The custody battle over Elian Gonazalez has coincided with more arrests and more harrassment for opponents of Fidel Castro's regime. In addition, many dissidents can't find work and often flee Cuba for the U.S., Spain or Canada.