Puerto Rico fighter for independence, Rafael Cancel Miranda will address the case of Oscar López Rivera and the world-wide struggle for his freedom.
On Friday September 18 one of the workshops entitled,
“The Struggle to Free Oscar López Rivera and Latin America under Attack”, will count with the presence of the legendary fighter for the independence of Puerto Rico,
Rafael Cancel Miranda.
The workshop will highlight the case of Oscar López Rivera, a Puerto Rico political prisoner held in U.S. prison for more than 30 years. Cancel Miranda is a key figure of the Puerto Rico independence movement and a leading voice for the return of Oscar López. He spent 25 years in U.S. prison. Along with Rafael will be Oscar López ‘s Attorney Jan Susler who will explain the legal aspect of this important case. Other panelists will address the contributions of Cuba in Latin America and the continuing struggle in the region for independence.
On October 4, 2014, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro García Padilla and Congressman Luis Gutierrez paid a visit to Oscar López Rivera.
After their visits, Mr. García Padilla wrote an article that among other things stated: “Oscar López Rivera has been in prison for 33 years. He hasn’t been accused of committing any violent act. He hasn’t been connected to any violent act. He was accused of conspiring. The line that divides “conspiring” from “thinking” is very fine. I don’t think Oscar would be a danger for the future of our country, of our community, or of our family. His sentence, far too excessive, violates the most elemental principles of humanity, sensitivity and justice. Oscar López Rivera owes no debt to society, and if he ever did, he paid it a long time ago. He hasn’t done us any harm.”
The conference will take place at Calvary Baptist Church, 755 Eighth Street NW in Washington DC.
Registration will be from 8:30 – 9:30.
To pre-register for the conference
“The people’s of Cuba and of the United States will have their lives immeasurably enriched when the embargo is finally lifted. That should happen now. That ending will honor the very brave people on both sides, including the CUBAN FIVE , who gave so much of their lives for the better days to come.”
