Putting a face to human rights violations in Cuba Human Rights
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Kristal Summers Free Vids
"In our country there is absolutely no problems
violations of human rights.
Cuba is a fantastic example
to imitate in the matter. "
official Cuban government statement on occasion
a visit by Manfred Nowak,
special rapporteur against tort ure of ;
United Nations at 200 9.
H oy, December 5 2009, the Cubans inside and outside came together to acknowledge the Castro government of violating human rights on the island.
constantly Cuban government propaganda tries to convince us that Cuba is the long-promised paradise to the most disadvantaged in society. However, the reality is different. Cuba is a country of economic hardship, the moral breakdown as a result of poverty and above all no one has any right to think, do or say outside of what the government wants us to think, do or say.
However, over these 50 years there have been many voices that have not been left quiet. Three of those anonymous heroes want to talk about today ... for their sacrifice for the fatherland is never forgotten.
Alfredo Pulido López: sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for belonging to the Christian Liberation Movement, which organized the Varela Project, to work as a freelance journalist and have contacted several news agencies international. Currently the life threatening emphysema, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, chronic bronchitis, vision loss, anemia, gingivitis and possibly tuberculosis. His wife, Rebecca Rodriguez, says that during the visits have look into the eyes to remember that the person weak, thin, yellow skin and sunken cheeks in front of you is your husband. 
Joseph J. : Member of the Association of Journalists Manuel Marquez Sterling, manager of the independent bookstore Carlos J. Finlay, founder of an independent medical association and a participant of the Varela Project. In prison has developed severe digestive problems caused by poor quality food provided. A result has lost about 50% of their normal body weight. It has also been threatened and beaten by other prisoners in common. In July 2007 she was diagnosed with a kidney cyst and pneumonia but the Hospital Carlos Manuel de Céspedes in Bayamo, where he was transferred, it lacked the means to treat both diseases. Although this was not taken to another medical center. His family have strongly demanded to be released for health reasons and to be treated by competent specialists, however, the Cuban government has not responded to such requests. 
Ramón Antonio "Tony" Díaz Sánchez, coordinator of the Varela Project, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was one of those who took the 11,000 signatures collected to the National Assembly in May 2002. In prison his health has also deteriorated significantly and has a tumor in the prostate, ulcerative colitis in the colon, loss of vision. His physical condition is complicated by the fact that Antonio Ramón has a family history of colon cancer. For peacefully protesting against the abuse that is submitted has been placed in solitary confinement. His family has not received any response to the request for release of health conditions. For these men and the many others who have rebelled against those who fill our country's shame, they have decided to fight for freedom and welfare of their homeland, these heroes of today's Cuba, The Alejandra Trabuco requires Human Rights in Cuba Now
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