CUBA NEWS
March 5, 2003

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Cuba independent journalist barred from literary presentation: It's only for Revolutionaries

HAVANA, March 2 (Moisés Leonardo Rodríguez) - An official of the Association for the Promotion and Development of Literature barred independent journalist Adela Soto from a literary presentation at the Central Library in Pinar del Río February 22, telling her the event was "only for Revolutionaries."

Soto said she had just approached the glass doors of the library to greet an acquaintance and had no intention of participating in the event which was held in connection with the International Book Fair in the city.

Soto said she had not been surprised by the officials attitude, calling it "nothing new." She said whenever she or other dissidents submit work to be considered for prizes or other cultural events they are customarily disregarded.

In years past, when Soto worked for the government, she received several awards.


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