Laura Pollan (AP photo)
Laura Pollan, a leader of the Cuban Damas De Blanco ("Ladies In White") has been admitted to a Havana hospital in "very serious" condition, suffering from breathing problems that might have been brought on by some sort of infection.
Pollan is one of the more fearless figures in the Cuban opposition, bravely leading the Damas on peaceful marches in Havana and other cities on behalf of their imprisoned loved ones and other political prisoners in Cuba. She has carried forth the group's campaign even after her husband, Hector Maseda, was released earlier this year after 8 years in prison.
Last month, Pollan and other Damas were attacked by a Castroite mob sent to block them from marching in Havana to commemorate a religious feast day. News coverage included a photograph of Pollan and another marcher being pushed against a wall by a mob.
(Efe photo)
Please keep this courageous woman and her family in your prayers. To read more, in Spanish, about her condition, go here.
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