BBC 'Have Your Say' Program on Cuba 12-2-06

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What does the future hold for Cuba?
Cuba has begun it’s five day long celebration to mark the 80th birthday of President Fidel Castro. The birthday festivities had been originally scheduled for August but were postponed due to Castro’s ill health.

Castro, the world's longest-serving political leader, has stayed away from the event under doctors orders, but it is not yet known whether he will be well enough to attend the weekend’s events.

The celebrations also mark 50 years since Castro and fellow rebels landed by boat in Cuba to launch their revolution.

Do you live in Cuba? Do you expect Castro to make a public appearance for his birthday? What impact has he had on the country and how do you think it will change without him? Will recent developments in the United States and Cuba change the relationship between the two countries?

World Have Your Say, the radio phone-in programme on the World Service will be discussing these issues on Friday between 6pm and 7pm GMT. The guest will be Dr Wayne S. Smith, former head of the US Interests Section in Havana. If you have any questions, please post them here, leaving your telephone number if you would like to take part. It will not be published.

Published: Wednesday, 29 November, 2006, 18:50 GMT 18:50 UK

Photos from the rally for the five Cuban patriots unjustly imprisoned for the “crime” of risking their lives in order to stop violent terrorist attacks from the U.S. on Cuba. New York City September 12, 2006.
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Video from the rally for the five Cuban patriots unjustly imprisoned for the “crime” of risking their lives in order to stop violent terrorist attacks from the U.S. on Cuba. New York City September 12, 2006. Eight years ago on this date the five were arrested by the F.B.I..

1. Cuban 5: Leonard Weinglass, attorney for Antonio Guerrerro NYC 9-12-06

Leonard Weinglass, attorney for Antonio Guerrerro, discusses the recent revelation of the 'dirty ten' newspaper reporters in Miami on the payroll of the U.S. government and a judge's decision on 9/11/06 ordering the release of known terrorist Posada Carriles.

2. Cuban 5: Letter by Fernando González for the Cuban Five 9-12-06 NYC Letter by Fernando González for the Cuban Five.

3. Cuban 5:Former political prisoner Antonio Camacho Negron 9-12-06 NYC
Recently released political prisoner and Puerto Rican independista Antonio Camacho Negron speaks at the Free the Five rally in New York City on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. En español with English subtitles.

4. Cuban 5: Ramon Labanino's letter -Cathy Carlson (Venceremos Brigade) NYC 9-12-06 Cathy Carlson of Venceremos Brigade reads a letter by Ramon Labañino, one of the five Cuban patriots unjustly imprisoned for the “crime” of risking their lives in order to stop violent terrorist attacks from the U.S. on Cuba.

5. Cuban 5: Poet and activist Amina Baraka 9-12-06 NYC Poet and activist Amina Baraka.

6. Cuban 5: Rev. Lucius Walker, IFCO/Pastors for Peace NYC 9-12-06 The Rev. Lucius Walker, executive director of IFCO/Pastors for Peace.

7. Cuban 5: Maura DeLuca SWP candidate for Governor of New York NYC 9-12-06 Maura DeLuca, Socialist Workers Party candidate for Governor of New York.

8. Cuban 5: Larry Hamm (People's Organization for Progress) 9-12-06 NYC Larry Hamm of the People's Organization for Progress.

9. Cuban 5: Antonio Guerrerro's letter —Osiris Flores 9-12-06 NYC Osiris Flores of the Answer Coalition reads a letter by Antonio Guerrerro for the Cuban Five.

Audio from the rally for the five Cuban patriots unjustly imprisoned for the “crime” of risking their lives in order to stop violent terrorist attacks from the U.S. on Cuba. New York City September 12, 2006. Eight years ago on this date the five were arrested by the F.B.I..

1. Leonard Weinglass, attorney for Antonio Guerrerro

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2. reads letter by Fernando González for the Cuban 5

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3. Antonio Camacho Negron

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4. Cathy Carlson of Venceremos Brigade reads letter by Ramon_Labañino for the Cuban 5

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5. Poet and activist Amina Baraka

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6. Rev. Lucius Walker, Exec. director IFCO/Pastors for Peace

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7. Maura DeLuca, Socialist Workers Party candidate for Governor of New York

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8. Larry Hamm, People's Organization for Progress

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9. Osiris Flores of the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition reads letter by Antonio Guerrerro for the Cuban 5

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Recently released political prisoner and Puerto Rican independista Antonio Camacho Negron speaks at the Free the Five rally in New York City on Tuesday, November 12, 2006. En español.
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WHCU interview with Dan Burgevin after his return from Cuba with Pastors for Peace 7-24-06
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End the travel ban! Lift the blockade! On July 17, 2006, the 37th Contingent of the Venceremos Brigade returned from Cuba and crossed the Peace Bridge from Canada to Buffalo, N.Y. on the final leg of their travel challenge. Features actualities on the bridge and welcoming on the street corner by supporters and members of the Twelve Eight Path Band, interviews with brigadistas, welcoming at an adjacent park by Rochester's Raging Grannies, and a concluding interview with Bob Guild.

WHCU interview with Lisa Valanti and Dan Burgevin 6-23-06
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