Havana, November 27 (RHC) -– The New York Times editorial writer Ernesto Londoño recently visited Havana and toured the offices of Granma newspaper. On his Twitter account –- @ londonoe –- Ernesto Londoño wrote: “During my Granma visit, I noted how much I value our ability to criticize and question our leaders, policies in the U.S.”

Although the member of The New York Times' editorial board did not say anything new about the most recent editorials published by the U.S. paper, Londoño's visit is considered a necessary kind of preparation that will further encounters with social actors like intellectuals, public officials and bloggers, said Granma’s journalist Karina Marron in an article published in the newspaper about the meeting with The Times' editorial writer.

According to the article, Londoño met with Granma workers and toured the facilities accompanied by newspaper director Pelayo Terry. A meeting with the journalists addressed the characteristics of the Cuban media and its difference from the U.S. press. They also exchanged views on how advertising interests have an impact on the media agenda; critique and investigative journalism.