US Rep Rivera, exile groups protest Milanes show

[Judi Lynn]

Posted on Tuesday, 08.09.11
US Rep Rivera, exile groups protest Milanes show
By GISELA SALOMON and LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ
The Associated Press

MIAMI -- A coalition of small exile groups and U.S. Rep. David Rivera are asking local authorities to cancel the first Miami concert of famed Cuban artist Pablo Milanes.

Tuesday's demand comes days after a Cuban appellate court upheld the 15-year prison sentence of a U.S. government sub-contractor for bringing satellite and other communication equipment into the country illegally.

In response, hardline groups have stepped up efforts to get President Barack Obama to halt cultural exchanges with the island, including events such as Milanes' concert. Milanes is one of Cuba's most famous musicians, one of the founders of the folk music known as Nueva Trova.

The U.S. could deny his visa but has given no indication it will.

More:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/09/2351889/us-rep-rivera-exile-groups-protest.html

[flamingdem]

1. They are clowns, especially considering that Milanes has been critical

of the Cuban government. Seriously ridiculous.