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Cuban Singer Becomes Pioneer of #MeToo Movement on the Island

Cuban Singer Becomes Pioneer of #MeToo Movement on the Island

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Jul 18, 2019
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Cuban Singer Becomes Pioneer of #MeToo Movement on the Island
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A Cuban artist, known as the “Goddess of Cuba,” has become a lightning rod for the #MeToo movement on the Caribbean island after publicly accusing a fellow musician of sexual assault.

Dianelys Alfonso, 38, alleged that José Luis Cortés, a renowned musician and bandleader, assaulted and raped her repeatedly during their yearslong relationship, the Associa…

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