Everyday
there are more people who know that the Cuban Five, as they are
known by the international campaign for their freedom, were fighting
terrorism and that they are innocent of the crimes they have been
charged of, therefore we have to let Obama know about it so that he
can try to safe his morale, said Fernando Gonzalez’ mother in a
meeting with members of the Mexican Solidarity-with-Cuba Movement in
Havana.
Llort said her son, together with Antonio Guerrero, Ramon Labañino,
Rene Gonzalez and Gerardo Hernandez gave up everything they had to
fight a scourge that the American government boasts to condemn.
Likewise, Olga Salanueva, Rene Gonzalez’ wife, told the audience of
nearly 30 people that Fernando, Antonio and Ramon were re-sentenced
in 2009, while the original condemns to Rene and Gerardo were
maintained. She noted that the five are suffering unfair charges and
called the international community to spread their situation.
Maria Luisa Aguayo Cruz, with the Cuban-Mexican Jose Marti Cultural
Institute said she considered the cause of the Cuban Five as her
own.
“Those wonderful men are more than Cubans, they belong to
everywhere, they are
international men and if we want a better world for our children and
grandchildren we have to bring them back,” she said.
Omar Castro Rojas, president of the Institute announced the
publication of the book “Les debo ver libres” (I have to see them
free) by late journalist and writer Celia Hart. The book consists on
a compilation of articles written by Hart about the Cuban Five and
letters she sent to them.
The Coordinating Commission of the Mexican Solidarity-with-Cuba
Movement arrived in Havana last Monday for an official visit until
January 28.
