Yoani Sanchez is a 34-year-old Cuban blogger and philologist, who has demonstrated just how powerful a single voice can be. Circumventing the Cuban authorities that are determined to restrict internet activity, Yoani Sanchez has managed to create one of the most popular and influential blogs on the internet, offering a unique and insightful view of what life is truly like under the Castro regime. In 2008, Time magazine called her one of the 100 most influential people on the planet. Just a couple of weeks ago, Yoani Sanchez's courage and determination were put to the test by the brutal regime, as she was detained, packed into a car, and beaten by government agents in plain clothes