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A View of Manzanillo Rudicel Batista Independent journalist Manzanillo (Granma Province), Cuba I t turns out to be quite dangerous to denounce and challenge the unrelenting forces of the State’s repressive mechanisms. Viewed critically, independent journalist in the only form of journalism that is charged with bringing to light any and all information about de destruction caused by so many years of absurd and totalitarian policies. During the 1960s, Manzanillo was still a prosperous city and was assured of an even better future, but what happened was in total contradiction to that. All goods and property went to dark, dictatorial hands, which is what began a period of progressive deterioration that led to horrible chaos. For example, the Policlínico Comunitario (Community Hospital) is in danger of physically collapsing and sees no hope for major repairs. In all likel