THE Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), the very many statesmen, political leaders and numerous organisations around the globe, are delighted in the freedom of the remaining three Cuban patriots:- Antonio Guerrero, Gerardo Hernández and Ramón Labañino, who were incarcerated and languishing in US prisons for several years.”

GAWU in a press release said: “The heroic five were exposing the terroristic actions and planned activities against Cuba with the coverage and support of the United States of America (USA). We all hail the sacrifice and fortitude of the Five. They would inspire their families, the people and the revolutionary Government of Cuba who stood firmly behind them.”

“The liberation of the Cuban patriots takes place in a framework in which the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the USA and Cuba has been announced. This, we are told will lead to the lifting of several sanctions imposed by the USA over the years against a sister Caribbean country – Cuba.”

“In taking this historic and courageous move, President Obama has clearly signalled that the sanction regime against Socialist Cuba, maintained for over fifty (50) years, did not bring the results that were expected. Moreover, it is recognised worldwide that the ‘Cuba sanctions’ has been one of the few remaining relics of the Cold War which, it is generally acknowledged, came to an end at the beginning of the 1990’s decade.”

“In this approach, the GAWU believes, President Obama would have made a significant contribution to policies that would define his Presidency. At the same time, we recognise there remain serious and unresolved problems and interference against Cuba and its sovereignty. We would hope that the measures taken will be the first significant step to full normalcy in the relations of the USA and Cuba.”

“GAWU celebrates this victory for Cuba and looks forward to the other steps and measures that will assure full economic, trade, cultural and diplomatic relations as enjoyed by other countries of our hemisphere and the world over.”

“GAWU also greets the five Cuban patriots while extending congratulations to the Cuban working people, as well as the Communist Party and Government of Cuba on this another victory scored in their rich and revolutionary history.”