WASHINGTON—Róger Calero, Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. president, along with SWP leader Mary-Alice Waters, carry banner to free the Cuban Five at September 13 march. Speaking at the rally preceding the September 13 march Calero said, “The frame-up of the five is part of the U.S. class struggle. These fighters deserve the support of all working people.”

The illegal search and seizure, denial of the right to a speedy trial, long stints in solitary confinement, prison lockdowns, and denial of visitation rights directed against the five are similar to the U.S. government attacks many working people confront, he explained.

“Another reason for working people to support the five is that they carry out political work inside prison—setting an example on how to extend political space in jail,” Calero pointed out. “At the same time they give their solidarity to workers struggles on the outside.”

—OLGA RODRíGUEZ