15 May 2007
The SACP is extremely disappointed by the decision of the El Paso Federal Court in granting Louis Posada Carriles freedom against the background of many atrocities that he has committed.
It makes no sense how a court can arrive at a conclusion to grant bail to a man who destroyed a Cuban passenger plane in midair, with 73 athletes, students and other Cuban and foreign travellers on board, together with its dedicated crew. Furthermore it still remains to be answered how this terrorist got out of prison in Venezuela and only for him to conduct a dirty war against the people of Nicaragua, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives and the devastation of a country for decades to come. His role in Operation Condor and international terrorism directed at the people of Latin America does not deserve him any freedom as granted by the American Courts.
The release of Carriles must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. This also serves to expose the real agenda of President Bush and his administration; that their fight against terrorism is selectively being pursued to protect the interests of the US, rather than to fight terrorism wherever it happens. For Bush and his administration, it is okay to tolerate terrorist actions if directed against its enemies. For them terrorism is only bad if directed at the US.
We urge the international community, led by the United Nations and its various organs, to decisively intervene and bring Louis Posada Carriles to justice. We owe it to the people of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and indeed the world for all peace loving people to speak on one voice on such hilarious crimes against humanity.
Issued by the SACP.
For information Contact:
Malesela Maleka
SACP Spokesperson
082 226 1802