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Cuban Artist Otero Alcántara Wins 2026 Democracy Award in Washington
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- Cuban artist Otero Alcántara received the 2026 Democracy Award in Washington.
- Otero Alcántara arrived in Miami on 18 July after a week-long disappearance post-prison release.
- Cuban authorities kept Otero Alcántara in a beachside safe house where he drank Chinese whiskey with guards.
- Miami exile groups accused Otero Alcántara of selling out after his award ceremony.
- Otero Alcántara said six hunger strikes forced authorities to ease pressure to avoid a mental breakdown.