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Latin Grammy winner to Cuban leaders: 'We're done with your lies and indoctrination'

Randy Malcom, from left, Alexander Delgado of Gente De Zona and Yotuel sing Patria y Vida at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption

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Latin Grammy winner to Cuban leaders: 'We're done with your lies and indoctrination'

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December 13, 2021 • Afro-Cuban rapper Yotuel Romero discusses the song that won Song of the Year and inspired protesters in one of the biggest waves of demonstrations in Cuba in decades.

Latin Grammy winner to Cuban leaders: 'We're done with your lies and indoctrination'

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