Cuban Five send
message
to the Haitian people
THE Cuban Five, held as political prisoners in
the United States for fighting terrorism, have sent
a message of encouragement and hope to the Haitian
people, devastated by a powerful earthquake.
The message, published on the CubaDebate website,
emphasizes that at this tragic and painful time the
Haitian people are experiencing, the Five send their
condolences to the relatives of the victims of this
catastrophe.
"We are sure," the message says, "that the
determination of the Haitian people, together with
international support, will make the recovery of
your country possible. In that work, you will always
have the help in solidarity of the Cuban people."
Ramón Labañino, René González, Gerardo Hernández,
Fernando González and Antonio Guerrero ended their
message with a warm and fraternal embrace for the
long-suffering Haitian people.
