A group of political prisoners have been freed Cuban government to fly to Spain to start a new life in exile. Seven of these dissident Havana airport and then headed to meet with families who will go with them. They are included in the first 52 prisoners who were freed in accordance with the agreement mediated by the Roman Catholic Church and the Spanish diplomat, last week. Cuban government promised to release 52 political prisoners, but unknown number of prisoners who will be flown to Spain.

Cuban officials say they are not required to live in Spain and are free to go to another country. United States and Chile offer them asylum. Elizardo Sanchez, head of the Commission on Human Rights and National Reconciliation Cuba (CCHRNR), said at least three prisoners were delivered to the Catholic Church to remain in Cuba.

Protest continues
The former prisoners gathered with his wife and their children Monday (12/7) evening. Spanish consular officials at the airport interviewed them one by one and give visas to them. I am very nervous about this situation; I finally get to meet her without the status of prisoners for the first time in many years. Irene Viera Said.
One of the freed prisoners, Omar Ruiz, told the Associated Press by phone that says: “I do not think has been released until I arrived in Spain.” Several hours before departure, their families have been told to prepare to leave Cuba as soon as possible. “Sunday they perform medical tests, fill out a form to make passports and told us to get started today,” Irene Viera, Julio Cesar Galvez’s wife, told The Associated Press. “I am very nervous about this condition,” he said. “I finally get to meet her without the status of prisoners for the first time in many years.” Ricardo Gonzalez’s wife told to BBC reporters, the first thing will be done after arrival in Spain is to travel far together. Earlier, Prime Minister of Spain Miguel Angel Moratinos said more than 11 prisoners and 65 of their family members will arrive on Tuesday local time.

Liberation of the prisoners was announced Wednesday last week, and will be a major event in this decade. 52 mentioned in the agreement that prisoner would be released until next month. They are part of the dissident group numbering 75 people in 2003, and received a prison sentence of six to 28 years. 23 of them had been released.