Graduated with Honors of International Relations. One of the Five young revolutionaries who infiltrated terrorist groups that from the main base of the anti-Cuban Mafia, Miami, organize their criminal attacks against Cuban territory. These activities are known by the United States government, as they have been reflected in official documents, by the press, and publicly recognized by its protagonists. He was arrested by the FBI on charges of espionage.
Fernando’s job was to inform the Island authorities about terrorist machinations; And thus protect the lives and property of his countrymen.
He never intended to act against US national security. Nevertheless, he was the victim of a rigid and politicized process, totally unjust, in which, because the charges against him could not be proven, the US legislation itself was violated. A whole theater play prepared by the anti-Cuban terrorists, who celebrated their pyrrhic victory, when achieving the condemnation of the five.
On February 27, 2014, after serving a 17-year, 9-month sentence, he was released from Safford, Arizona, to be deported to Cuba. The following day he returned to Cuba and was received by relatives, friends and the high leaders of the State and the Cuban Government.
On February 24, 2015 he was decorated with the title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and the Order Playa Girón. He is currently the President of the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples.
By Redacción digital
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