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Arts: Femcine Film Festival Opens in Santiago

Fourth edition of women’s film festival; Mexico celebrates the centenary of the birth of Octavio Paz Femcine film festival opens in Santiago The 4th Femcine film festival opened on 25…



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Arts: Elena Poniatowska wins Miguel de Cervantes Prize

Elena Poniatowska wins Miguel de Cervantes Prize; New bilingual edition of Neruda’s odes published; Preparations underway for Viva Perú in Mexico City Elena Poniatowska wins Miguel de Cervantes Prize The Mexican author…


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Arts: Santiago’s Municipal Theatre damaged in fire

Santiago’s Municipal Theatre damaged in fire; Goya Prize shortlist announced; 3rd Bienal de Arte Joven held in Buenos Aires Santiago’s Municipal Theatre damaged in fire The Municipal Theatre in Santiago, Chile, has…



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Arts: Cuba closes privately-run cinemas

Cuba orders closure of privately-run cinemas; Buenos Aires Photo 2013 opens; Alberto Fuguet releases new book Cuba orders closure of privately-run cinemas In a notice published in the Cuban national newspapers Granma…


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Arts: Santiago International Book Fair opens

Santiago International Book Fair opens; Mexican artist directs film inspired by Bolaño novel; 13th International Exhibition of Documentary Films held in Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires will host saxophonists’ conference Santiago…


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