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Javier Moreno Diaz

Culture Opinion 

Havana Book Fair, Really?

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 Circles Robinson 1 Comment Javier Moreno Diaz

It becomes clearer as the years pass by that Havana’s International Book Fair (Feb. 7-17) is instead a Vanity Fair. Published authors are the ones who write politically correct books and Cuban Writers and Artists’ Association (UNEAC) acclaims its prodigal sons, censoring other voices within the Island’s intellectual circle.

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Culture Opinion 

What is the Cuban Gov. Getting Out of Decree 349?

December 29, 2018 Circles Robinson 1 Comment Javier Moreno Diaz

Cuban cultural policy is exclusive, it doesn’t include those who don’t jump through institutional hoops or stick within socialist conventions. Anyone who doesn’t hold a state license to exercise a profession, which is private in most cases, remains outside of this circle.

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Culture Interviews 

Luis Manuel Otero Talks about the Campaign against Decree-349 in Cuba

December 2, 2018 Circles Robinson 0 Comments Javier Moreno Diaz

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara is one of the most well-known activists involved in the campaign against Decree 349, which takes effect on December 7th, and we sat down with him to today to talk about efforts being made to save Cuban culture.

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