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| "Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them." Hebrews 13:3 |
| Juan Carlos González Leyva | |
Age: 38 years old Family: Maritza Calderin Columbie (wife) Hometown: Ciego de Avila, Camagüey Profession: Lawyer Cause: Awaiting trial since March 4, 2002. Prison: State Security’s Detention Center in Pernales, Holguin. Health Condition: Blind; claustrophobic; chest pains, lung illness. Organization: Fundación Cubana de Derechos Humanos de Cuba (President) Review: Gonzalez Leyva has condemned the prison system in Cuba as inhumane. Due to his sightless condition Gonzalez Leyva is not permitted to go outside under the Sun to breathe fresh air. His cell’s hygine further contributes to his worsening health conditions. His wife, Maritza, has constantly been an advocate for Juan Carlos. She has accused the prison authorities of: · Creating smoke-filled environment to disorient Juan Carlos’ other senses · Placing obstacles in Juan Carlos’s way while walking causing him to fall over Juan Carlos Gonzalez Leyva case illustrates the conditions in which political prisoners live in Cuba regardless of their physical conditions or disabilities. * This review has been authored by ‘Proyecto del Preso Político’ using diverse sources. |
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