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We are concerned to have learned of the communiqué released to the press April 8, in Washington, which states that USAID sub-contractor, Alan Gross, imprisoned in Cuba for the last four years and four months, began a hunger strike last week.
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Cuba USA
Statement from Ministry of Foreign Relations Director for the United States, Josefina Vidal Ferreiro
Granma
We are concerned to have learned of the communiqué released to the press April 8, in Washington, which states that USAID sub-contractor, Alan Gross, imprisoned in Cuba for the last four years and four months, began a hunger strike last week.
The Cuban government reiterates its disposition to seek, in conjunction with the United States government, a solution to the case of Mr. Gross, one which would be acceptable to both parties, which reflects Cuba’s humanitarian concerns related to the case of the three Cubans, from among The Five, who have been unjustly imprisoned in the United States for more than 15 years.
As is known, Mr. Gross has received respectful and decorous treatment. Since his arrest, he has been held in reclusion in a hospital, not because his health conditions require it, but because specialized treatment, by highly qualified medical and healthcare personnel, can be guaranteed for him there.
Alan Gross is in good physical condition; his health is normal and stable. His chronic illnesses, common given his age, and for which he is receiving medical treatment, are under control. He has been visited by his spouse and lawyer, with whom he additionally maintains regular telephone and electronic communication, as he does with other relatives and friends. He has access to consular services from U.S. diplomats on a monthly basis and has been visited by political and religious figures.
Mr. Gross was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced for violating Cuban laws, while implementing a subversive program, financed by the United States government, via the establishment of an illegal, undercover communications system, with the use of non-commercial technology. April 8, 2014
As is known, Mr. Gross has received respectful and decorous treatment. Since his arrest, he has been held in reclusion in a hospital, not because his health conditions require it, but because specialized treatment, by highly qualified medical and healthcare personnel, can be guaranteed for him there.
Alan Gross is in good physical condition; his health is normal and stable. His chronic illnesses, common given his age, and for which he is receiving medical treatment, are under control. He has been visited by his spouse and lawyer, with whom he additionally maintains regular telephone and electronic communication, as he does with other relatives and friends. He has access to consular services from U.S. diplomats on a monthly basis and has been visited by political and religious figures.
Mr. Gross was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced for violating Cuban laws, while implementing a subversive program, financed by the United States government, via the establishment of an illegal, undercover communications system, with the use of non-commercial technology. April 8, 2014
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His suicide threat was a ploy to turn up the heat on the Cubans. Alan Gross at home. (Suzanne Pollak/Washington Jewish Week) Alan Gross has talked about his experience in Cuban prison in a recent interview. He described his life after being in prison...
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Alan Gross is starting his sixth year in prison. As I understand it, Cuba wants to discuss releasing him in exchange for the remaining Cuban Five prisoners and the US refuses to do so because they do not see equivalence in the cases, saying that Gross...
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Iván García has written a post on Alan Gross in which he gives some insight into the man-in-the-street's view of the case. A kid who lives in a poor neighborhood near the prison hospital where Gross is being held says he has heard the name somewhere....
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