Luis Rosa, another recently released political prisoner, called for the continued fight to free the remaining six prisoners. He said that those who came out of prison did so to continue the struggle. Our fight is ongoing. Ex-prisoner Adolfo Matos also sent a message to the rally. Growth of nationalist consciousness Barlaam Cintr n, a student from San German, had been at previous Lares celebrations.
People still come here for tradition, but also for Vieques and the prisoners.
The big majority of students are for getting the Navy out. Another participant in Grito de Lares was Zenaida Rivera, a retired worker from the Electric Power Authority. The company is demanding that the new contract cut health benefits for retirees. The vote authorizes the union leadership to call a strike at any time. The company and the union remain far apart on a number of issues, including wages.