viernes, marzo 04, 2011

Cuba frees well-known dissident and 7 other prisoners

HAVANA — A well-known Cuban political prisoner is set to walk out of jail, Roman Catholic officials and the man's wife said Friday, bringing to just four the number of dissidents that remain behind bars from a notorious 2003 sweep.
Pedro Arguelles, who was serving a 20-year sentence for treason and other charges, was told he would be allowed to return to his home in central Cuba, his wife Yolanda Vera told The Associated Press.
"I am very nervous and very excited," she said. "He's been away for eight years ... We are practically crying with joy."...
Cuba frees well-known dissident and 7 other prisoners

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