Antonio Guerrero at Nexus Art Cafe

More than 15 years ago Antonio Guerrero was framed and imprisoned for crimes against the Cuban government.

By Lee Isherwood | 11 August 2014

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More than 15 years ago Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labanino, Antonio Guerrero, Fernando Gonzalez and Rene Gonzalez were framed and imprisoned on charges that included conspiracy to commit espionage and murder. They were sent to prison with sentences ranging from 15 years to double life.

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They are known as the Cuban Five. Their crime was gathering information for the Cuban government on murderous Cuban American paramilitary outfits with a known history of violent attacks against Cuba.

This exhibition, Antonio Guerrero: “I Will Die the Way I’ve Lived” – features watercolours by one of The Five, Antonio Guerrero, for the 15th anniversary of their imprisonment.

13th August to 7th September
Opening event 14th August 6.30pm
Cafe open 11am – 6.30pm Mon – Sat, 12am – 5.30pm Sundays
Nexus Art Cafe, 2 Dale Street, Manchester, M1