Photo Briefing

Photo Briefing – June 18, 2013

Berta Soler being interviewed.
Guardian of Freedom: Berta Soler, the leader of the Ladies In White, is interviewed on May 20 during an event at the Freedom Tower in commemoration of Cuba’s Independence Day. IRMA GUTIERREZ / THE REPORTER
The Ladies in White on stage after receiving MDC's Presidential Medal.
Ladies Of Liberty: The Ladies in White, an opposition group in Cuba consisting of the wives and female relatives of jailed dissidents, spoke at Freedom Tower on May 20 to celebrate Cuban Independence Day. Pictured from left to right are Laura Labrada Pollan, Berta Soler the groups leader, and Belquis Cantillo. Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padrón presented the group with the MDC Presidential Medal for their commitment to the fight for human rights and freedom in Cuba. IRMA GUTIERREZ / THE REPORTER