Lately, we hear talk of the reconciliation of the Cuban people. No doubt that is a desirable goal, particularly in resolving personal quarrels, but for national reconciliation to succeed, the near universal experience of the last half-century across the globe teaches us that “transitional justice” is a vital aspect of that process. And, that can only take place when a true democracy with a rule of law replaces the repressive regime and guarantees a course of action consisting of seeking truth, holding perpetrators accountable, arriving at some form of redress, and putting mechanisms in place to prevent abuses from recurring. Although each society must find its own particular approach, fostering transparency and taking victims into account are essential to the legitimacy of the process as well as to promote societal peace and consolidate the new democracy.
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