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Government reopens Casa Rosada press room with new restrictions
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The national government will reopen the Casa Rosada press room on Monday after a week-long closure that sparked controversy. The move includes stricter rules on images, devices, and movement. Manuel Adorni will lead a press conference that day.
On March 14, Cuban Press Day, President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez met with over 80 media representatives to discuss the press's role in complex times. He highlighted opportunities with new technologies like websites, social media, and artificial intelligence. Attendees shared experiences of digital transformation at outlets like Granma and Cubadebate.
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Cuba's Provincial Court of Villa Clara has sentenced independent journalist José Gabriel Barrenechea to six years in prison for joining a peaceful protest against blackouts in November 2024. Five other participants received terms ranging from three to eight years for public disorder. The ruling, dated January 15, 2026, singles out Barrenechea for encouraging others to join the demonstration.