The Biennial of the Americas is set to return to Denver in October. The event is supposed to be an international celebration of cultures across the Western Hemisphere — but this year’s event will be heavily hyper-local.

The organizers have kept the focus on Colorado because they’re worried international visitors will be obstructed and endangered by the country’s political culture.

“I think one of the reasons this year that we’re really doubling down on our local community and being able to showcase some of the amazing artists and collaborators here is because of the political climate and the danger it represents to bringing in artists and leaders from across the Americas to the U.S.,” said FloraJane DiRenzo, executive director of the nonprofit behind the event.

“Certainly, obtaining vis

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