standoff at sea

Habana 3/23 -- I've just gotten today's copy of Trabajadores, the organ of the Cuban labor movement. It contains several items of interest.

In the lead article, Trabajadores reports that a Cuban naval squadron has intercepted and turned a "foreign invasion fleet." The article says that no shots have been fired, but that several vessels collided in connection with the confrontation, and that rescue efforts are underway.

In another article, Trabajadores denounces the "vicious United States propaganda campaign that accuses the Cuban government of leadership purges." The writer goes on to say that, "all the loyal members of the government of Fidel Castro have enthusiastically agreed to serve in various capacities under the leadership of Raul Castro."

Finally, on page 6, a small item: "Cuban security forces in Santiago de Cuba have recaptured the corrupt former party official Juan Carlos Robinson Agramonte, who escaped from prison early Thursday. Robinson Agramonte and a small entourage were intercepted in the foothills of the Sierra Maestra."

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