In a letter sent to U.S. President Barack Obama, the euro deputies said it was not the first time that members of the European Parliament (EP) have called for justice for the Cuban Five, as they are known internationally.
The letter talked about the case of Antonio Guerrero, René González, Ramon Labañino, Gerardo Hernández and Fernando González (The Five),who are serving long prison sentences in the United States for preventing terrorist activities against Cuba.
In the letter, the European deputies urge Obama to use his presidential prerogatives to end this injustice and to free the Five after more than 12 years in prison.
Martinez, a socialist and president of the Cuba Friendship Group, and Meyer, a member of the European Unitary Left, also referred to the issue of visits for the Five in prison.
They joined 25 other members of paraliament worldwide who say it is unjust of Washington to deny visas to two of the men's wives so that they can visit their husbands.
The letter underlines the international campaign around the case, join by important organizations, 10 Nobel lauureates and former U.S. President Carter.
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