Innovation leaders in the Cuban press receive awards

In Havana, media outlets with outstanding results in editorial and technological innovation received awards at the sixth national online festival of the Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC). The event honors recent achievements in Cuba's journalistic sector.

On January 24, 2026, in Havana, the awards ceremony took place for the sixth national online festival organized by the Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC). The festival honored media outlets that have shown the most outstanding results in editorial and technological innovation in recent times.

The prize-giving highlights the Cuban press's commitment to modernization and excellence in its informative work. According to Prensa Latina, these recognitions aim to encourage progress amid digital and journalistic challenges.

The event is part of the UPEC's initiatives to promote innovation in national journalism, though specific details on winners or categories were not detailed in available sources. This awarding underscores the importance of technological adaptation in Cuban media.

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