“With undeniable charisma and professionalism, ‘Baby’ has turned her voice into a sensitive and compelling messenger of the truth in Cuba,” the president stated on the social media platform X.

Barbara Betancourt, captivated by the allure of radio, began her career at Radio Habana Cuba (RHC) in 1979 while still a journalism student; to this day, she has never stopped working to share news of events in Cuba with the world.

In addition to RHC—a station she has never left—she has worked tirelessly at other outlets such as Radio Rebelde, contributing to programs like *Chapeando Bajito*.

Since 2012, she has taken on various responsibilities within the Cuban TV News System; she serves as an advisor and scriptwriter for Canal Caribe and has been a prominent panelist on the program *Mesa Redonda* since its inception, addressing diverse international issues with insight and depth.

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