In photos: How is the Media Working in Cuba as the Pandemic Advances?

The editorial strategy of every media outlet in Cuba goes hand in hand with the application of strict preventive measures because, as a premise, if there is one thing the people cannot be without, it is information and in order to offer it, one must also be healthy

April 6, 2020

Translated and edited by Walter Lippmann for CubaNews.

Rebel Radio Photo: Secret Naturality (Latin World)

There are frontline heroes, heroes in white coats.
There are others in the background, behind a microphone or a camera.
There are others who write, ask, speak.
There are anonymous heroes.
Sometimes they’re called journalists, camera operators, announcers, sound recorders, photographers…
In this joint battle against the coronavirus in Cuba, communication is key.

Periódico Granma Foto: Naturaleza Secreta (Mundo Latino)

Periódico Granma Photo: Naturaleza Secreta (Mundo Latino)

DEALING WITH FALSE NEWS
For Demetrio Villaurrutia, Deputy Director of Radio Rebelde, the first challenge is to inform.

“In a scenario where so much false news appears, the media has the role of guiding the population and increasing the perception of risk; without panic, but with awareness,” he said.

“Even when we are taking all the measures, we are also risking our health. In my case, I think about the family and I know they understand my social role,” he added.

Secret Nature will continue to share the stories behind the scenes of these information heroes.

Rebel Radio Photo: Secret Naturality (Latin World)

Rebel Radio Photo: Secret Naturality (Latin World)

Rebel Radio Photo: Rebel Radio

Yurisander Guevara Zaila, Deputy Director of Juventud Rebelde: “Right now the only thing being talked about in Cuba and in the world is the coronavirus. That is because humanity is experiencing an event like this for the first time. We are engaged in a communications campaign to constantly inform the people about the measures they should take. We have tried to create a journalism that calls for responsibility.

Juventud Rebel Photo: Secret Naturality (Mundo Latino)

“With the COVID-19 our life changed. It’s true that many of us can’t stop going out because we have to go and buy the products we need in the house, but you can stand in line far away from the other person”.

Juventud Rebel Photo: Secret Naturality (Mundo Latino)

Juventud Rebelde Photo: Juventud Rebelde

Juventud Rebelde Photo: Juventud Rebelde

Source of text and photos: Facebook page of Naturaleza Secreta, an audiovisual project of Mundo Latino