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Exiled Cuban Journalists Plaza

At the Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 7, 2026

1. Exiled Cuban Journalists Plaza Marker

Inscription.

[English:] , This sculptural complex pays homage to the exiled Cuban journalists, victims of the totalitarian regime that gained power in 1959. The chosen pyramids and triangles symbolize the power of the word, truth, and the constant struggle for a higher knowledge, a concept generally accepted as the core of the journalism profession., The southern art piece contains a bust of professional journalist and writer Salvador Díaz-Verson (Havana 1905 – Miami 1982) who since his younger years tenaciously fought to avoid the international communism to plant root on his beloved Cuba. Díaz-Verson, was Chief of Cuba’s National Police and afterwards Chief of the Army’s Counter-Spy Bureau. He was able to see firsthand the local Communists in action and the danger of that totalitarian ideology represented for the then young, democratic republic. He was the officer who provoked the rupture of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union. Díaz-Verson was editor and international reporter for newspapers in the Island. A recognized literature author, died in exile holding dear the anti-Communists ideas and actions he fought for all his life for. Renowned Cuban artist Tony López created the bust sculpture. The northern art piece contains a waving Cuban flag meaning the non-negotiable, inalienable resolution of the Island people to be forever free. It appears to maternally embrace all those men and women who dedicate their lives to truthfully and freely inform and report. In exile, Cuban journalists have continued their irrevocable advocacy for freedom of expression while adapting themselves to a new land and culture, some of them so successfully that they work for the most prestigious and reputable newspapers and magazines around the world, while tirelessly continuing their struggle for a free press in a free Cuba. The tragedy of the Cuban people under Communism is known worldwide mainly because of their work denouncing in all international forums the atrocities of the Communist dictatorship. The original monument was inaugurated on February 22, 1999, commissioned by Elena Amos Díaz-Verson (Havana 1926 – Columbus, GA 2000), a philanthropist, co-founder and owner of Aflac Insurance company, and Salvador Díaz Verson’s daughter.,

[English:]
This sculptural complex pays homage to the exiled Cuban journalists, victims of the totalitarian regime that gained power in 1959. The chosen pyramids and triangles symbolize the power of the word, truth, and the constant struggle for a higher knowledge, a concept generally accepted as the core of the journalism profession.

The southern art piece contains a bust of professional journalist and writer Salvador Díaz-Verson (Havana 1905 – Miami 1982) who since his younger years tenaciously fought to avoid the international communism to plant root on his beloved Cuba. Díaz-Verson, was Chief of Cuba’s National Police and afterwards Chief of the Army’s Counter-Spy Bureau. He was able to see firsthand the local Communists in action and the danger of that totalitarian ideology represented for the then young, democratic republic. He was the officer who provoked the rupture of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union. Díaz-Verson was editor and international reporter for newspapers in the Island. A recognized literature author, died in exile holding dear the anti-Communists ideas and actions he fought for all his life for. Renowned Cuban artist Tony López created the bust sculpture. The northern art piece contains a waving Cuban flag meaning the non-negotiable, inalienable resolution of the Island people to be forever free. It appears to maternally embrace all those men and women who dedicate their lives to truthfully and freely inform and report. In exile, Cuban journalists have continued their irrevocable advocacy for freedom of expression while adapting themselves to a new land and culture, some of them so successfully that they work for the most prestigious and reputable newspapers and magazines around the world, while tirelessly continuing their struggle for a free press in a free Cuba. The tragedy of the Cuban people under Communism is known worldwide mainly because of their work denouncing in all international forums the atrocities of the Communist dictatorship. The original monument was inaugurated on February 22, 1999, commissioned by Elena Amos Díaz-Verson (Havana 1926 – Columbus, GA 2000), a philanthropist, co-founder and owner of Aflac Insurance company, and Salvador Díaz Verson’s daughter.

[Español:]
Este complejo escultórico rinde homenaje a los periodistas cubanos exiliados, víctimas del régimen totalitario que llegó al poder en 1959. Las pirámides y triángulos escogidos simbolizan el poder de la palabra, la verdad y la lucha constante por un conocimiento superior, un concepto generalmente aceptado como el núcleo de la profesión periodística. La obra de arte al sur contiene un busto del periodista y escritor Salvador Díaz-Verson (La Habana 1905 - Miami 1982), quien desde su juventud luchó tenazmente para evitar que el comunismo internacional se arraigara en su amada Cuba. Díaz-Verson fue jefe de la Policía Nacional de Cuba y posteriormente Jefe de la Oficina de Contraespionaje del Ejército. Pudo ver de primera mano a los comunistas locales en acción y el peligro que representaba esa ideología totalitaria para la entonces joven república democrática. Fue el oficial que provocó la ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Cuba y la Unión Soviética. Díaz-Verson fue editor y reportero internacional de periódicos de la Isla. Un reconocido escritor, murió en el exilio, atesorando las ideas y acciones anticomunistas por las que luchó toda su vida. El reconocido artista cubano Tony López creó el busto. Esta obra de arte al norte contiene una bandera cubana ondeando, símbolo de la innegociable e inalienable resolución del pueblo isleño de ser eternamente libre. Parece abrazar maternalmente a todos aquellos hombres y mujeres que dedican sus vidas a informar con veracidad y libertad. En el exilio, los periodistas cubanos han continuado su inquebrantable defensa de la libertad de expresión, adaptándose a una nueva tierra y cultura; algunos de ellos con tanto éxito que trabajan para los periódicos y revistas más prestigiosos y reputados del mundo, mientras prosiguen incansablemente su lucha por una prensa libre en una Cuba libre. La tragedia del pueblo cubano bajo el comunismo es mundialmente conocida, principalmente por su labor de denuncia en todos los foros internacionales las atrocidades de la dictadura comunista. El monumento original fue inaugurado el 22 de febrero de 1999 por encargo de Elena Amós Díaz-Verson (La Habana 1926 – Columbus, GA 2000), filántropa, cofundadora y propietaria de la compañía de seguros Aflac, e hija de Salvador Díaz Verson.

Erected 2025

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Hispanic Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 25° 45.751′ N, 80° 12.982′ W. Marker is in Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in Coral Way. It is on Southwest 13th Avenue south of Southwest 11th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1133 SW 13th Ave, Miami FL 33135, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Florida

and on the Gold Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Salvador Diaz-Verson (here,

Exiled Cuban Journalists Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 7, 2026

2. Exiled Cuban Journalists Plaza

The marker is located next to a bust of Salvador Diaz-Verson. As with many sculptures within the park, this bust was created by artist Tony López.

next to this marker); Cuban Anticommunist Political Prisoners' Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Al Martirologio del Presidio Político Cubano (a few steps from this marker); Lt. General Antonio Maceo Grajales Plaza (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Operation Pedro Pan (about 600 feet away); Calle de las Presas Politicas Cubana (about 700 feet away); José Martí Plaza (about 700 feet away); Cruceiro Xacobeo Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.

Other markers no longer nearby. General Antonio Maceo (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); José Martí (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); Memorial to the Fallen of Cuban Liberation (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Cuban Exiled Journalists Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 7, 2026

3. Cuban Exiled Journalists Plaza

A 2025 redesign included the inscription of the phrase "Cuban Exiled Journalists Plaza" on the monument. (Note: the monument and marker do not match)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 7, 2026

4. Exiled Cuban Journalists Plaza

Looking north from the plaza at the Cuban flag.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.