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The American actor Danny Glover, who is currently in Cuba, stated that there are "many lessons to be learned" on the island.
Glover, a veteran defender of the Castro regime, traveled to Havana to participate in the International Conference Cuba 2024. Decade of Afro-Descendants.
The Hollywood star spoke about the Cuban contribution to the liberation of South Africa from apartheid and expressed that the Caribbean nation continues to be a model to follow.
"I am proud to be in Cuba today," he stated.
In statements to the state-run agency Prensa Latina, he emphasized that Cuba has played an important role in the fight against racism, and that this should be taken into account by other countries.
"There are many lessons to learn here in Cuba that we can share," he said.
During his stay, Danny Glover met with Ana Hurtado, a Spanish communist and regime propagandist dedicated to defaming and disparaging those who oppose the dictatorship.
He also spent time with the multiple Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, Mijaín López, who has been turned into a symbol of the so-called revolutionary sports by the regime's propaganda, as well as with other notable athletes such as volleyball player Yumilka Ruiz, a member of the Morenas del Caribe.
Another person who celebrated the actor's visit was the spy Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, leader of the dismantled "Red Avispa" from Cuban intelligence.
It is important to remember that the artist actively participated in the campaign for the release of the "Five Heroes" and visited Gerardo several times while he was serving his sentence in a prison in California.
Glover, 78 years old, has always expressed his sympathy for the Cuban dictatorship.
A renowned activist with a strong career in film and television in the United States, he is an ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and was a close friend of Fidel Castro.
In 2017, he visited the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery in Santiago de Cuba, where he laid flowers at the grave of the dictator and subsequently observed a moment of silence.
Frequently asked questions about Danny Glover's visit to Cuba
Why did Danny Glover visit Cuba in 2024?
Danny Glover visited Cuba to participate in the International Conference Cuba 2024, focused on the Decade of Afro-descendants. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of Cuba in the fight against racism and its contribution to the liberation of South Africa from apartheid.
What is Danny Glover's stance on the Cuban regime?
Danny Glover holds a supportive stance towards the Cuban regime, being a well-known advocate for it. He has expressed admiration for Cuba's contribution to various liberation movements and its role in the fight against racism.
Who did Danny Glover meet with during his stay in Cuba?
Danny Glover met with figures such as Ana Hurtado and Mijaín López, as well as other prominent athletes. He also shared his visit with Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, former leader of the "Red Avispa."
What lessons does Danny Glover mention that can be learned from Cuba?
Danny Glover stated that there are many lessons to be learned from Cuba, especially in the fight against racism and in supporting liberation movements. He believes that Cuba's experiences can be shared and applied in other international contexts.
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