 Since then his artwork had been on display at more than 20 exhibitions before finally being invited to exhibit his art in Mexico City on May 10, 1989.With no explanation being given to him, all his planned shows at Auditorio Nacional (Mexico) The Gallery of the National Auditorium and Los Talleres de Coyoacán were cancelled by orders of the Cuban embassy in Mexico City.After this turning point, he made the decision to come to the USA on September 14, 1989 and has resided there since then.