The National Autonomous University of Nicaragua (UNAN-Managua), this Tuesday awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa in Humanities to the prominent Cuban intellectual and president of Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto.
The ceremony took place in the Fernando Gordillo auditorium of the university and the distinction was granted for Prieto’s love and dedication to the rescue of the history and cultural identity of the peoples. It is also a recognition of his dedicated work and contribution to the consolidation of a more humane, supportive and just society, strengthening peace and friendship between the peoples and governments of Cuba and Nicaragua.
The delivery of the title was carried out as part of the commemoration of the 93rd anniversary of the birth of the founding member of the Sandinista National Liberation Front Tomás Borge, and the 97th anniversary of the birth of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.
Some 400 people were present at the event, including academics, students and other guests, who participated in a conversation led by the Cuban writer and a panel in which they addressed, among other topics, the political-cultural legacy of Fidel Castro and Thomas Borge.
