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What’s Happening in Cuba? 1959 Revolution to Current U.S. Pressures<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Thursday, April 9
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Join us on April 9 from 6\u20137 PM at the Eugene Public Library (Bascom\/Tykeson Room) for a public talk by Dr. Lanie Millar, Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Oregon.<\/p>\n

This talk explores Cuba\u2019s current economic crisis, recent protests, and ongoing questions of political legitimacy, placing them in context from the 1959 Revolution to today\u2019s evolving U.S.\u2013Cuba relations. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the historical and contemporary forces shaping Cuba\u2019s present moment.<\/p>\n

This event is presented by the Center for Latino\/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS)<\/strong> and the Department of Global Studies at University of Oregon,<\/strong> with support from UO’s Division of Equity and Inclusion<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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