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September 5, 2025Open Access

The state control of the Cuban printed press (1959-1965): A systemic analysis

SNSalvador Salazar NavarroBronx Community College

Key Points

State control centralized communication, transforming cuban journalism and press institutions.
The analysis demonstrates significant changes in content post-revolution, particularly with the establishment of the Granma newspaper.
Employing Hallin and Mancini’s media systems framework, this historical study draws connections to broader media control implications.
The findings suggest valuable insights into the role of the press during revolutionary periods, emphasizing state influence.

Abstract

Based on Hallin and Mancini’s dimensions for the study of media systems, this study analyzes the transformation of the Cuban print press between 1959 and 1965, from the beginning of the Revolution to the founding of the Granma newspaper, the official organ of the Communist Party. Through a historical analysis, this study examines changes in content and institutions that strengthened state control over the media. The results show how state intervention centralized communication and reformulated journalism. This study seeks to understand the role of the press in revolutionary contexts.

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