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Oscar Biscet Under House Arrest

Oscar Biscet returned home, his house surrounded by political police.
After being arrested in the street by the political police, Oscar Biscet is taken to his home surrounded by State Security.

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Author Translating CubaPosted on January 24, 2014January 24, 2014Categories Oscar Elias Biscet, Yoani Sanchez

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Click on image to open report. The report contains an excellent guide to housing in Havana and its terminology, for example use of the term "barbecue" for a makeshift platform built to gain floorspace.

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