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Cuban dissident artist cleared to travel to US

Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has been cleared to travel to the US after his prison sentence ended, with his whereabouts remaining unknown following his release.

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The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday.

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Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara cleared to travel to US

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

The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday.

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