Monday, February 13, 2012

The Long Arm of Zorro / Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado

The Long Arm of Zorro / Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado
Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado, Translator: Unstated

Foreign and domestic news pours forth in Cuba with extensive coverage of
the international and national press; academic, intellectual, social,
and cultural events, contests, speeches and appearances: all
manipulated, at the convenience of the powers-that-be with a huge media
coverage.

Almost simultaneously the authorities unleash a wave of repression that
stirs concern and solidarity. So new information arises that will take
prominence and displace other no less important news. Wilman Villar died
without having been morally vindicated by those who caused his death and
later, as an aggravation, they reviled him.

Hmmm! It is a strategy repeated endlessly with one arm so long that it
extends beyond our borders. Some might think that luck accompanies the
Cuban totalitarian government and safeguards the aftermath of world
opinion, but I think that traditionally and historically they have
pulled the strings of the Creole political puppet and will continue to
do so, with the reins firmly attached behind the scenes and from time to
time the scriptwriter-in-chief comes to light. I watch and comment,
because it is my duty and right to freely express my opinion.

February 12 2012

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