Cuba, 4th edition of “Patria” International Colloquium ends in Havana

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*“Patria” International Colloquium gathered more than 400 delegates from 50 countries *IV edition of “Patria” was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of multiplatform teleSUR *teleSUR honored the presidents of Cuba and Venezuelan and revolutionary leader Raul Castro at Patria’s closing ceremony *Next year's edition of “Patria” will be dedicated to the Cuba revolutionary leader Fidel Castro

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00:00In Cuba the fourth edition of the Patria International Colloquium closed on Wednesday in Havana after three days of

00:06discussions on the role of technologies, the counter-hegemonic media. Our correspondent Belén de los Santos has more details.

00:16The fourth edition of the Patria International Colloquium came to a close in Havana

00:21after fostering three days of debate on the impact of technologies in media communications and

00:27the role in the construction of counter-hegemonic narratives from the global south.

00:35We're seeing a massive lack of information,

00:38disinformation and it's so important that we can unite here to really work on this fight back the resistance and to use social media and

00:46media communications in general as a crucial tool to really challenge the

00:51imperialist narratives that have prevailed for years and years.

00:58Hosted by the University of Havana this year's event gathered more than 400 delegates from

01:0547 countries under the slogan

01:07We are people's weaving networks, a space for communicators and experts to interact and share their collective experiences

01:14through workshops, panels and conferences, tying the bonds of solidarity and international cooperation.

01:28It's the second time I come here and

01:33the reason why I came again is because I think it's a one of the most beautiful experiences that you can

01:41you can

01:43attend for

01:45meeting

01:47people

01:49mainly from the global south that are

01:52working in

01:54sometimes in very hard conditions and

01:57that are working with a very brave approach for

02:02social justice.

02:08This year's event was dedicated to Latin American multi-platform Telesur on its 20th anniversary

02:15highlighting the media outlet's trajectory focused on giving voice to the peoples of the global south in the fight against

02:22misinformation. To this purpose Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel visited Telesur's exhibition at Patria and

02:29congratulated the multimedia on its continuous effort to carry on the legacy of the revolutionary leaders of our America.

02:42Telesur is the result of their work

02:46Chavez and

02:47Fidel Castro and what better way to honor him 20 years later by this event, which not only includes

02:55journalists from we normally see from Latin America. I'm impressed how over the last few years

03:02especially with Patricia and other comments at the head of Telesur, they develop links with important countries.

03:10At the closing event Telesur honored President Díaz-Canel, also Cuban Revolutionary Leader Raúl Castro, and

03:17Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with the Telesur citizenship for their commitment to the truth of their peoples.

03:30Those who believe that another world beats within these south of ours, your legacy, our

03:36unbreakable Cuba, indomitable Raúl, hopeful Venezuela is our signal in the air, truth is non-negotiable,

03:42sovereignty is not for sale, joy is rebellion. Telesur, like you three, does not forget, does not get tired,

03:52does not fear, the Patria Grande embraces you.

04:07The Colloquium closed with a final declaration on the importance of strengthening counter-automatic media worldwide,

04:13urging media outlets to push for a new technological world order that prioritizes the global well-being above imperialist interests

04:21and guarantees universal access to technology. Next year's edition, which will be dedicated to Cuban Revolutionary Leader Fidel Castro

04:29on his 100th anniversary, is called to make the collaborative process set in motion in 2025 a reality.

04:59Transcription by ESO. Translation by —

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