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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rights groups say new Cuba penal code tougher on dissent

Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Cuba's parliament has approved a new penal code that officials say modernizes the country's laws but that human rights groups warn tightens already strict limits on dissent.

The law approved Sunday tightly controls unauthorized contacts with foreign organizations and individuals and explicitly bans foreign financing.

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