Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the IV International Colloquium “Patria,” featuring a lecture by journalist Wafica Mehdi on media issues related to the Palestinian genocide. The conference included panels on digital polarization and communication sovereignty, with participation from global experts. Nearly 500 attendees engaged in discussions about left-wing political communication.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel recently attended a pivotal lecture by esteemed Lebanese journalist Wafica Mehdi at the IV International Colloquium “Patria”. The lecture, titled “Media Lessons of the Palestinian Genocide: Propaganda, Silencing, and Informative Resistance,” marks the conclusion of the three-day conference focused on political communication and media strategies.
The conference also featured significant panels, including “Reprogramming the Net: Strategies to Mitigate Polarization and Hate Speech in Digital Environments,” presented by José Manzaneda, director of the Basque media outlet Cubainformación. Another session, “Technologies for Emancipation: Alternative Communication and Information Sovereignty in the Global South,” included contributions from leaders such as Jorge Arreaza from Venezuela and Sacha Llorenti from Bolivia.
Various experts, including Pascual Serrano, Carlos Penalva, Alina Duarte, and Gabriela Rivadeneira, among others from multiple countries, addressed the strategies adopted by the global South to counteract Western information hegemony. They also discussed the role of media as political actors and digital consumption in today’s society.
The colloquium, themed “We Are Peoples Weaving Networks,” attracted nearly 500 participants from over 40 nations, serving as a platform for dialogue on leftist political communication amidst ongoing media conflicts.
In conclusion, the IV International Colloquium “Patria” provided a vital forum for discussing media strategies and left-wing political communication. With the closing lecture by Wafica Mehdi, experts collaborated to address pressing issues such as information sovereignty and combating media hegemony. The event underscored the importance of solidarity among nations in navigating the challenges of contemporary media landscapes.
Original Source: www.cubanews.acn.cu
