The 5 of February for the Cuban 5
This month the 5th falls on a Sunday and the offices of the White House will be closed. To achieve a greater impact we ask you to join in this coordinated action on Monday February 6 . More...
UGANDA, February 2, 2012.- In November 2011, I visited the Island of Cuba. The visit was a culmination of the various engagements the Global Pan African Movement Secretariat has had with the people of Cuba over the years, as well as a precursor of the strengthening of the Uganda-Cuba Friendships Association. One thing that struck me was their thriving tourist industry, with the entire related infrastructure in immaculate conditions. The other thing was their hospitality. More...
Danny Glover Denounces Silence on the Cuban Five Case
HAVANA, January 31, 2012.- A new video by Danny Glover published in his Youtube channel, recalls the injustice against the Cuban Five imprisoned in the United States. More...
The Cases of Alan Gross and the Cuban Five
By Salim Lamrani, with contributions from Wayne Smith
http://cipcubareport.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/the-cases-of-alan-gross-and-the-cuban-five/
The way may be opening for increased U.S.-Cuban ties. The United States has removed all restrictions on Cuban-American travel from the U.S. to Cuba and all limitations on Cuban-American remittances to families on the island. Coming at a time when the Cuban government is encouraging the establishment of small private enterprises, this opens the way for importantly increased ties between the two communities-as one observer put it: “for an inflow of capital from the U.S. to Cuba.” More...
Response Letter on the Cuban Five from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
HAVANA, January 19, 2012.- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights responded to a letter sent by Rodolfo Reyes Rodríguez, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, last november 22, 2011, concerning the situation of the Cuban Five, which included, also, the final declaration of the “VII International Colloquium for the Liberation of the Five Heroes and Against Terrorism”, celebrated in Holguín, Cuba, last November 16-19, 2011. More...
More Intrigue Regarding the Cuban Five
By Wayne S. Smith
UNITED STATES, January 18, 2012.- Stephen Kimber’s forthcoming book “ What Lies Across the Water?” is perhaps the most complete account of the Cuban Five I’ve yet read – and I came away from reading it with a renewed sense of depression. No wonder! The case has long befouled the image of the United States as dedicated to justice, honor and fairplay. More...
Cuban Interests Section's Unpublished Letter to The Washington Post
Below is a letter (unabridged version) sent to the Washington Post in response to a December 31 editorial. The letter, signed by our Deputy Chief of Mission and sent in a summarized version, was never published by the Post. More...
Antonio Guerrero in Marianna, Florida prison
Dear Friends,
I am in the prison of my destination, where René's presence of peace, respect, friendship, dedication to study and physical exercise still lingers.
Yes, it is the medium security prison in Mariana, Florida. More...
The Artistic Work of Cuban Antiterrorist on Display in Seattle
HAVANA, January 13, 2012.- The Artistic Work of Cuban Antiterrorist Atonio Guerrero on Display in Seattle An exhibit of the artistic works by Antonio Guerrero,one of the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters held in the United States, has been organized by the Seattle American Federation of Teachers. More...
International Committee to Free the Cuban Five Calls for Messages to Be Sent to President Obama HAVANA, January 3, 2012.- The International Solidarity Committee to Free the Cuban Five is calling on people around the world to begin the year 2012 with a collective action for the Cuban Five. More...