Norma Burgos, now a Puerto Rico senator, formerly the Puerto Rico Secretary of State, after her arrest, was subjected to a humiliating search of body cavities. Perhaps you know, President Bush has recently stated publicly the U.S. Navy must leave Vieques. There is a rumor the Navy is defying the president. Now there is a permanent vigil at the federal prison in Guaynabo. People are camping out there.
Cars go by on the highway sounding their horns and blinking their lights in support.
The number of campers may possibly grow from hundreds to thousands in coming weeks. Castellanos is reported to have issued a request to Chief Judge Laffite that the charge be filed. With A Friend Common Dreams NewsCenter is a non-profit news service providing breaking news and views for the Progressive Community. This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc.