Cuban Heroes Supported in Spain
An exhibition by Spanish artist Paco Bernal and a symposium on the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters in US prisons is taking place in the Valencian locality of Elche.

Roberto Quereda, Secretary of the Anti-Cuban Blockade Group sponsoring the events, said they were part of activities to open the new Group´s headquarters provided by the Communist Party of Spain.

The Group is one of the oldest institutions of solidarity with Cuba. Quereda said Bernal´s exhibition will be opened to the public through Apr 1.

Rosa Bernal, a sister of Paco´s who is also a painter, explained how the artist, who has been internationally renowned for his art and his struggle against Down´s Syndrome, has embraced the cause of the five Cuban heroes.

Paco has proclaimed himself a brother rather than a friend of Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labanino, Antonio Guerrero, Rene Gonzalez and Fernando Gonzalez, the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters unjustly held in US prisons for their struggle against Miami-based groups operating against Cuba.

Ministry Counsellor of the Cuban Embassy Alfredo Ruiz, Judge Joan Marti, an expert in the issue, and Rosa Bernal participated in the symposium held after the opening of the exhibition attended by Cooperation Councilwoman Maricarmen Bueno.