Gonzalez’ mother Magali Llort, who returned to
Havana last night from Indiana, where she was visiting her son
in prison, told PL that Gonzales has lost some weight, but he is
healthy and very optimistic about the Cuban Five's return to
Cuba, especially after he knew about Fidel Castro’s encouraging
views on the future solution of the case. He said Fidel has
always spoken the truth.
Gonzalez said they (the Cuban Five) are aware of the countless
actions held around the world to achieve their release from jail
and he thanked the international solidarity movement defending
their cause.
Gonzalez asked his mother to let the Cuban people and all of
their supporters know that the Cuban Five continue to be firm in
their stance.
He also noted the importance of keeping the
public opinion posted on their situation and breaking the
silence around the case imposed by the American
media.
Fernando asked his mother to tell him stories of her
neighborhood, to describe the building where she lives now since
he hasn’t seen her new and to tell him how are her neighbors
like.
“I answered to each of his questions because that
was a way to bring him into our daily lives and make him feel
like he’s here, sharing our lives,” Llort said.
Fernando Gonzalez was resentenced in Miami last December. His
initial sentence of 19 years in jail was reduced to 17 plus nine
months. Ramon Labañino and Antonio Guerrero, other two of the
Cuban Five, received new sentences of 30 and 21 years plus 10
months respectively.
Gerardo Hernandez and Rene Gonzalez were not benefited with the
resentencing process.