Castro rules out freeing last jailed U S citizens
Castro said Cuba will release no more American political prisoners and will not treat their release as a bargaining chip. He noted about 20 U S citizens remain jailed, including five political detainees and 15 held on criminal charges, mostly involving drugs and hijackings. The visit by Massachusetts business executives aimed to revival trade relations with the United States.
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Cuba Quietly Moves Youth From City to Countryside Schools
Havana officials say Cuba will shift youths from urban streets to rural schools to reduce harmful urban atmosphere. Education Minister Jose Fernandez cites 800,000 middle-grade students and a plan for about 1,200 new schools costing around 2 billion to relocate junior high students. He stresses industrialization and socialist goals over consumer riches while noting some parents want their children away from cities.
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