VOICED : Disidencia cubana premia en ausencia a Almagro

Cuban dissidents honored OAS Secretary Luis Almagro with the Payá Award after the Cuban government barred his entry to the island. Rosa María Payá organized the event at her home without state security interference. The Cuban regime's actions against international guests and civil society members were criticized, with hopes for a response from OAS member governments. The Cuban government also denied entry to former Chilean minister Mariana Elwin and former Mexican president Felipe Calderón. Almagro publicly denounced the visa denial, which Cuban authorities deemed a provocation. Cuba, suspended from the OAS in 1962, refuses to rejoin despite being readmitted in 2009.

Who was honored with the Payá award by Cuban dissidents?

• Luis Almagro

• Raúl Castro

• Mariana Elwin

• Felipe Calderón

What was the reaction of the Cuban government towards international guests?

• They organized a state event

• They denied them entry

• They ignored their presence

• They welcomed them warmly

Which former president was denied entry to Cuba along with Mariana Elwin?

• Felipe Calderón

• Barack Obama

• Nicolás Maduro

• Justin Trudeau

Why did Cuban authorities deny Luis Almagro a visa?

• They were unaware of his visit

• They had no reason

• They saw his visit as an unacceptable provocation

• They considered his visit a friendly gesture

When was Cuba suspended from the OEA?

• 1995

• 2009

• 1962

• 1980