Prominent Cuban Artist Will Go Into Exile After 5-Year Prison Term

NYT World Friday 17 July 2026, 19:34 UTC By David C. Adams 1 min read

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Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in Havana in 2021.

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in Havana in 2021. [Image text:] nutella FERRERO HUB, WEF amel

Cuban (ORG) Will Go (PERSON) Luis Manuel (PERSON) Otero Alcántara (PERSON) Havana (LOCATION)

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