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.

Cuba's Ministry of Culture and the National Program Against Racism and Discrimination have announced the International Conference 'Cuba 2026: Anti-Racist Thoughts and Actions,' set for October.

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The Fidel Castro Ruz Center has convened the First International Colloquium on Fidel's Legacy and Future, to be held August 10-13 at Havana's Convention Center, on the eve of his centennial birth anniversary. The gathering proposes to examine his actions in political, social, internationalist, and human dimensions, while debating his impact on national liberation movements and the Global South.

Amid nationwide celebrations, workers at the Cuban Embassy in Colombia marked the 67th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution's 1959 triumph on January 1, 2026, while recalling the upcoming centennial of leader Fidel Castro's birth.

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Two months before the ceremony, more details emerge about the Goya Awards 2026, set for February 28 in Barcelona for the second time in its history. Luis Tosar and Rigoberta Bandini will host, with 219 feature films vying for the statuettes. The event features a Lifetime Achievement Goya for Gonzalo Suárez and parallel activities in the city.

The National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) marks the 67th anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution with an artistic gala closing a historic season of the classic work Don Quixote. The event took place in Havana on January 1, 2026.

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The Sixth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power, held on December 18, 2025, in Havana, approved the economic plan, budget, and a government program to correct distortions amid a structural crisis worsened by the US blockade. President Miguel Díaz-Canel stressed the need for structural and mental transformations to overcome challenges, as ministers reported failures in tourism, sugar, and energy sectors. A modest 1% GDP growth is projected for 2026, despite prior contractions.

 

 

 

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