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How Recent Legislation Threatens Global Entertainment in Cuba


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Cubans access global entertainment through an offline system of media distribution called the "paquete." New rules could threaten that.

The article from Time magazine discusses the complex relationship between Cuba and media piracy, highlighting how the country's economic and political isolation has fostered a culture of media piracy. It explains that due to the U.S. embargo and Cuba's own restrictive policies, Cubans have turned to pirated media for entertainment and information. The piece details the historical context, including the impact of the 1959 revolution which led to the nationalization of media and the subsequent scarcity of legal media options. It also covers the Cuban government's ambivalence towards piracy; while officially illegal, there's a tacit acceptance due to the lack of alternatives. The article mentions "El Paquete Semanal," a weekly package of digital media distributed offline, as a prime example of this underground economy. Furthermore, it touches on how recent economic reforms and internet expansion might influence piracy, though the deeply ingrained practice continues due to economic necessity and cultural acceptance.

Read the Full Time Article at:
[ https://time.com/7085802/cuba-media-piracy-law-history/ ]

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