Four Cuban political prisoners were released Saturday, and as soon as later today, they and their families could be on their way to Spain, according to the El Pais newspaper.
The released prisoners are:
Pedro Pablo Álvarez Ramos, 60, an independent librarian and union activist, serving a 25-year prison sentence.
Alejandro González Raga, an independent journalist serving a 14-year prison sentence. He is about 50 years old.
Omar Pernet Hernández, 62, a human rights activist and independent librarian, serving a 25-year prison sentence.
Jose Gabriel Ramon Castillo,, 50, an independent journalist, serving a 20-year sentence.
Spain had dispatched a military jet to carry the prisoners to freedom.
The names of three other prisoners set to be released, have not been disclosed. The Miami Herald notes that there were unconfirmed reports that one of the three will be Dr. José Luis García Paneque.
UPDATED, 9:12 a.m EST
Encuentro En la Red reports that the prisoners left for Spain early this morning, a few hours after they were released from prison.
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