Thursday, April 2, 2009

Cuba's leading popular blog accused of provocation.

The Cuban authorities have accused John Sanchez (Yoani Sanchez), a leading journalist and a popular blog Generacion Y, in the provocations against the Cuban Revolution, transmits Reuters. The reason for these allegations was a statement by Sanchez in Havana Biennale.
The journalist read out a manifesto calling to get rid of censorship through the network. In her opinion, it is time to jump over a wall of government control, in which a crack through the internet. She managed to speak in the performance, allowing visitors to make Bienniale all that they think for a minute.
Biennale organizers published a response to the manifesto. They believe speech Sanchez antikulturnym shameful piece of opportunism, which is an affront to Cuban artists and foreigners who have come to offer all possible assistance and support. In doing so, the name of the journalist in the message is not explicitly stated. Its called "professional dissidents.
It is believed that the earlier Joan Sanchez won attention in the book, former President of Cuba Fidel Castro. He accused her of undermining the foundations of the communist regime, although it did not name names.
In 2008, Sanchez was found a diary jury international competition blogs Deutsche Welle The BOBs best blog.
As part of the Havana Biennale is held the first twenty years of American show, which will show the work of 30 New York artists.

No comments: