In a world of shifting alliances, Cuba stands on principles, By Owei Lakemfa

My primary purpose for being in Cuba from 13-22 March was to attend the Fourth International Colloquium, otherwise called the Patria. The conference was held against the background of two anniversaries: the 133rd year since the establishment of the ‘Patria Newspapers’ founded by Cuban international revolutionary, José Marti, and the twentieth anniversary of the international television network, teleSUR, inspired by Fidel Castro…and, Hugo Chavez…

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