Cuba Gifts AKM Rifle to Silvio Rodríguez for Patriotism
Cuba’s Arming of Artists: A Harbinger of Citizen Defense Forces in a Fractured World? In a move resonating far beyond the Caribbean, Cuba recently presented celebrated troubadour Silvio Rodríguez with an AKM rifle, ostensibly as a symbol of national defense. While framed as a gesture of gratitude for his patriotic stance, this act is a … Read more