Created by Mexican comedian Roberto Gomez Bolanos, who also stars in the show, El Chavo follows the exploits of a street urchin who lives inside a barrel, portrayed by a then-forty-something Bolanos.
The meeting between Assistant Secretary of State Tom Shannon and Jorge Bolanos, head of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, was part of informal talks on how the United States and Cuba can better coordinate on bilateral issues, including migration and drug trafficking, officials said.