On his Twitter account, the president echoed the acknowledgements published on Thursday by several institutions and prominent figures of the country.

He also wished the writer, editor and professor “a happy birthday in your house, which is ours and belongs to all: Casa de las Americas.”

The politician and current president of the institution was also honored by the Association of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso and the group of workers of the Jose Marti National Library.

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