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A text-based (more than an action-based) movement, we were freelance journalists who hoped to democratize the ancien revolution, that living fossil from the Cold War. Despite the attacks of the official press (owned by the Communist Party) and the recent accusations that they are "mercenaries&q...

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Published inIn these times Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 40 - 41
Main Author Lazo, Orlando Luis Pardo
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago Institute for Public Affairs, Inc 01.02.2021
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Capitalism
Demonstrations & protests
Internet access
Cuba
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Summary:A text-based (more than an action-based) movement, we were freelance journalists who hoped to democratize the ancien revolution, that living fossil from the Cold War. Despite the attacks of the official press (owned by the Communist Party) and the recent accusations that they are "mercenaries" of Donald Trump promoting a sort of "soft coup," the group Movimiento San Isidro (MSI) has expanded its cultural influence beyond just the eight members listed on its website to promote freedom of expression in Cuba, among other things. [...]the harassment has intensified-including the illegal confinement of MSI members in their homes, who are now detained if they attempt to step outside.
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ISSN:0160-5992