Cuba to host second international biennial of political humor

Havana will host the 2nd International Biennial of Political Humor from June 9 to 14, with a call to address themes related to cultural colonialism and its influence on contemporary society.

The 2nd International Biennial of Political Humor will take place in Havana, Cuba, from June 9 to 14, 2026. The event calls on participants to address themes related to cultural colonialism and its influence on contemporary society through political humor. Organized in the Cuban capital, the biennial aims to foster discussions on these issues via satirical and creative expressions. According to Prensa Latina, the announcement was made on February 9, 2026, emphasizing the significance of such international forums in Cuba. The first edition of the biennial occurred previously, establishing its position in the country's cultural calendar. This gathering brings together artists and creators from around the world to reflect on global dynamics through wit and humorous critique. The biennial highlights the role of humor as a tool for examining persistent cultural influences.

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Press conference at Berlin Film Festival where officials defend jury amid political backlash over artists and politics, with protesters visible.
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Berlin film festival defends jury amid political backlash

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The 2026 Berlin International Film Festival has issued a statement defending its jury and filmmakers following criticism over comments on politics. Jury president Wim Wenders suggested artists should stay out of politics, prompting backlash including a cancelled visit by author Arundhati Roy. Festival director Tricia Tuttle emphasized free speech for artists while highlighting the festival's diverse films addressing global issues.

The fifth Patria International Colloquium opened on Thursday in Havana, attended by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and 150 delegates from over 20 countries. The event aims to bolster truth, organization, and cultural resistance against global media manipulation. It runs through Saturday the 18th at the Cultural Station on Línea and 18th.

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The fifth Patria International Colloquium, dedicated to the centennial of the Commander-in-Chief, has received a strong response with 150 confirmed foreign participants, Ricardo Ronquillo Bello, president of the Union of Cuban Journalists (UPEC), announced. The event, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs victory, will feature workshops, panels, and an exhibition in Havana.

The Organization Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Granma International newspaper on social media. The publication, which emerged in 1966 during the Tricontinental Conference in Havana, has served as the official voice to spread the reality of the Cuban Revolution worldwide.

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