Aily Labañino spoke with the Nicaraguan president about the rigorous conditions of imprisonment to which her father, Ramon Labañino, has been submitted in the United States and said she appreciates the campaigns for the release of her father and his other four compatriots and the demonstrations of support.

Aily Labañino passed a greeting message to Ortega from Ramon Labañino on the 31st anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution saying that revolutions like the Sandinista help him and his compatriots stay firm in their principles.

Ortega reportedly met with representatives of youth and student organizations who participate in activities for the 31st anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution.

Prensa Latina reported that the Nicaraguan leader encouraged youths from 12 Latin American and Caribbean nations attending the event to intensify campaigns for the release of Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labañino, Antonio Guerrero, Fernando Gonzalez and Rene Gonzalez when they return to their home countries.

In 1998, the Cuban Five were arrested in Florida, where they had penetrated Miami-based terrorist groups that have been organizing sabotages and criminal attempts against the Cuban people since 1959 causing thousands of victims and substantial losses to the economy of the island.