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Yoani Sánchez is a prominent Cuban blogger acclaimed for her critical observations of life in Cuba under its current government. She has gained global recognition and received numerous accolades for her work. Disillusioned with her home country, Sánchez relocated to Switzerland in 2002, where she developed an interest in computer science. Upon returning to Cuba, she played a key role in founding Contodos, a magazine that advocates for free expression. Her blog, Generación Y, is disseminated through associates outside Cuba due to censorship and is accessible in 17 languages. Sánchez's contributions have been acknowledged by Time magazine and former U.S. President Barack Obama.