Protest FBI Repression In Puerto Rico: All Out Monday, February 13th! U.S. Federal Building 26 Federal Plaza at Broadway, 5pm, New York City
(For those outside of New York City, organize similar protest in support of Puerto Rico and against FBI repression) The Prolibertad Freedom Campaign denounces the wave of repression begun today, Friday, February 10, 2006, in Puerto Rico by the FBI, directed against the independence movement and its supporters. We urge all our friends and supporters to unite behind the call being made by the independence movement in New York to rally in front of the U.S. Federal Building (26 Federal Plaza at Broadway) this coming Monday, February 13, 2006, at 5pm. At the U.S. Federal Building in San Juan, Puerto Rico, today more than a 1,000 Boricuas protested these attacks and called for protest demonstrations internationally. We must join the call from Puerto Rico to protest these FBI/U.S. Government attacks on the people of Puerto Rico and call for protest demonstrations throughout U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean and internationally. A message sent by Filibertos longtime attorney today, gives a clear picture of what is taking place in Puerto Rico and our peoples response: For pictures of agents taking part in one of the raids, go to: http://pr.indymedia.org/news/2006/02/13197.php [] Below is the text of the FBI's Press Release: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation San Juan, Puerto Rico IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PRESS RELEASE Execution of Federal Search Warrants Targeting Domestic Terrorism Luis S. Fraticelli, Special Agent in Charge, San Juan Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), today announces the execution of six federal search warrants aimed at preventing a potential domestic terrorist attack and the gathering of evidence related to an ongoing domestic terrorism investigation. Investigation by the FBI has revealed that this potential attack, where explosives devices were to be utilized, was directed at privately owned interests in Puerto Rico, as well as the general public. This morning at approximately 8:00 a.m., special agents of the FBI began executing the six referenced search warrants at a business and fives residences located throughout Puerto Rico in the municipalities of San Juan, Trujillo Alto, San German, Mayaguez, Aguadilla, and Isabela. The FBI is conducting the searches pursuant to search warrants issued by a United States District Judge who determined there is probable cause to believe evidence of criminal activity would be located at these six locations. A search warrant is a legal document giving law enforcement officers authority to search for documents or evidentiary items related to criminal activity. A federal search warrant is only issued after a United States Magistrate or Federal Judge determines there is probable cause to believe evidence of criminal activity will be found at the location to be searched. Because this is an ongoing federal investigation, the FBI cannot provide specific details regarding any evidence that may have been seized at these locations. At the conclusion of the search, an incident occurred at one of the locations while members of the FBI were departing. It appears members of the media and the general public attempted to cross the established law enforcement perimeter, and the use of non-lethal force was utilized. This was done in order to protect members of the media, the public and the law enforcement officers executing this lawful search warrant. It should be noted, some FBI personnel were struck by unknown objects which were thrown at them upon their departure. In addition, some damage to FBI vehicles was sustained. The FBI is sworn to uphold the U.S. Constitution, to include but not limited to, the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right of the people to assemble peacefully. Finally, the number one priority of the FBI is preventing future acts of terrorism. As a result, the FBI is committed to aggressively investigating all matters related to national security and the safety of the citizens of the United States, to include Puerto Rico. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Hacer es la mejor manera de decir" - Jose Martí "I have been frequently asked if i believed i would see the independence of my country. Systematically i answer that i have already seen it. Whoever fights with all he has for the independence of Puerto Rico lives independence, is free, is sovereign, is independent, as all our people will be on the day of victory." - Comandante Juan Antonio Corretjer (1908-1985), September 23, 1978 "Nosotros iremos hacia el sol de la libertad o hacia la muerte; y si morimos, nuestra causa seguirá viviendo. Otros nos seguirán." - Augusto Sandino "We shall (See attached messages received and circulating and read below) Spanish Original Follows: The People Take To The Streets By Luis F. Abreu Elias Today in Puerto Rico various searches of homes and arrests are being carried out the F.B.I. Some of those arrested are Lilliana Laboy the labor leader and Executive Secretary of the The Caribbean and Latin American Coordinating Group of Puerto Rico: William Mohler, pro-independence community leader who lives in the town of Limón, Mayaguez. In addition, José Rodríguez, a pro-independence activist, town leader and retiree was also arrested. They are also searching and ransacking their homes since the early hours of this morning. This is yet another escalation of FBI persecution due to the upsurge and militancy of the independence movement since the assassination of Filiberto Ojeda Ríos. They have used mustard gas on the wife of William Mohler even when she offered no resistance. When they went at dawn to search Mohlers home only his wife was there. The press says that they have 20 additional arrest warrants and it is not known if they are for arrests and search or just for searches. They are looking for Norberto Cintrón Fiallo a well known independence leader and a prominent member of the Coordinating Group. His compañeras apartment was searched for more than 11 hours. They brought FBI agents from Miami and other states. They make a show of force using long range weapons and firearms and dozens of cars. At each home they have dozens of agents. 100 Boricuas just confronted the FBI in front of the apartment of Norberto Cintróns compañera. They have thrown rocks at the FBI and have broken the car windows of the FBI who have fled while throwing mustard gas with guns drawn. The FBI agents have been spat upon by the people as they fled the scene. At this moment the press entered the apartment of Doña Lilliana. The press reports at this moment that the apartment of Compañera Lilliana Labory was left destroyed by the FBI. Reporters were thrown on the ground by the FBI. There are injured among the reporters. We shall keep you informed about this great escalation of hitlerian facism by Hitlers inheritor, George Bush. The indignation in Puerto Rico grows and hundreds of people have hit the streets near the places where these break-ins are taking place. This Yankee Gestapo will not be able to stop the struggle for independence. This report was sent by Luis F. Abreu Elías, who for more than 30 years has been the attorney for Filiberto Ojeda Ríos, Comandante of the Macheteros, who was assassinated by the FBI on September 23, 2005. EL PUEBLO SALE A LAS CALLES Por Luis F. Abreu Elias. En el día de hoy se están llevando a cabo, en Puerto Rico, varios allanamientos de residencias y arrestos, por parte del FBI. Algunos de los arrestados son Lilliana Laboy dirigente sindicalista, y Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Coordinadora Caribeña y Latinoamericana de Puerto Rico: William Mohler, líder comunitario independentista que vive en el Bo. Limón de Mayagüez Además se arrestó al Sr. José Rodríguez, independentista, líder de barrio, y ya retirado. También se le están registrando y allanando sus residencias, desde horas de la madrugada. Esto es una escalada más de la persecución del FBI debido al auge y militancia que ha tomado el independentismo desde el asesinato de Filiberto Ojeda Ríos. Han tirado gas mostaza a esposa de William Mohler sin que ella ofreciera resistencia, Cuando fueron de madrugada a registrar la casa de Mohler quien estaba era su esposa. Se dice por la prensa que tienen veinte órdenes adicionales, y no se sabe si son de arresto y registro y allanamientos o solo de registro y allanamiento. Buscan a Norberto Cintrón Fiallo conocido líder Independentista y miembro prominente de la Coordinadora. Registran por más de 11 horas el apartamento de su compañera. Trajeron agentes del FBI desde Miami y de otros estados. Hacen una demostración de fuerza con armas largas y decenas de autos. En cada casa tienen decenas de agentes. Se acaban de enfrentar al FBI 100 boricuas frente al apartamento de la compañera de Norberto Cintrón. Le han tirado piedras al FBI y le han roto los cristales de los vehículos del FBI quienes han salido huyendo lanzando gas mostaza y con armas en la mano. Los agentes han sido escupidos por el pueblo cuando salían huyendo. En este instante la prensa entra al apto de Doña Lilliana. La prensa informa en este instante que el apartamento de la compañera Lilliana Laboy fue dejado destruido por el FBI. Los periodistas fueron lanzados al piso por FBI. Hay heridos entre los periodistas. Les mantendremos informados de esta gran escalada de represión del fascismo hitleriano del heredero de Hitler, George Bush. Crece la indignación en PR y ya cientos de personas se tiran a las calles cercanas a los lugares donde se llevan a cabo los allanamientos. No podrán detener la lucha por la independencia estos gestapos yankis. Nota enviada por el Lcdo. Luis F Abreu Elías, abogado por más de 30 años de Filiberto Ojeda Ríos, Comandante del Ejército Popular Boricua, Macheteros, asesinado por el FBI el 23 de septiembre de 2005. ________________________________________________________ [] ___________________________________________________________ Fuerza Bruta Imperialista allana hogar de compañera en edificio de Diego 444. Decenas de militantes independentistas responden a la agresión de las autoridades golpeando y rompiéndole ventanas a los vehículos oficiales e hiriendo a un mercenario con piedras. [] p1210435.jpg, image/jpeg, 1600x1200 agrega tus comentarios Agente escuadrón FBI por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210432.jpg, image/jpeg, 676x508 agrega tus comentarios Helicoptero Policía de Estados Unidos por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210436.jpg, image/jpeg, 508x381 El helicoptero sobrevolaba el área y aterrizó en un momento para soltar más agentes armados que fueron recibidos por consignas de repudio como "FBI cobardes y terroristas". agrega tus comentarios Agentes Fuerza Bruta Imperialista por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210440.jpg, image/jpeg, 1200x900 Los agentes no permitieron la entrada de las abogadas de la compañera Lilian Laboy. agrega tus comentarios "El terrorista está en Washington" por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] p1210442.jpg, image/jpeg, 1200x900 agrega tus comentarios FBI FUERA DE NUESTRAS CASAS por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210443.jpg, image/jpeg, 1200x899 agrega tus comentarios FBI FUERA DE NUESTRAS CASAS por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210444.jpg, image/jpeg, 1600x1200 Activistas independentistas junto a medios de prensa enfrentaron con preguntas y estribillos a los agentes federales. agrega tus comentarios Los agentes agredieron los activistas con gas pimienta por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210445.jpg, image/jpeg, 1141x855 agrega tus comentarios Reportera del canal del estado (WIPR 6) fue afectada por el gas pimienta por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210449.jpg, image/jpeg, 1200x899 Varios empleados de empresas de noticias fueron gravemente afectados por el gas pimienta arrojado por los agentes del FBI. agrega tus comentarios A la salida por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210451.jpg, image/jpeg, 1461x1095 Después de que los agentes federales allanaran el apartamento de la Sra. Lilian Laboy llevándose cajas con documentos, una computadora y pertenencias personales, se aprestaron a salir cuando militantes sociales golpearon los vehículos del gobierno, rompieron cristales e hirieron un agente de las autoridades estadounidenses en Puerto Rico. agrega tus comentarios Helicoptero sobrevolando el área del enfrentamiento por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210452.jpg, image/jpeg, 562x421 agrega tus comentarios Sra. Laboy (camisa negra) es escoltada por camaradas y sus abgodas a un lugar seguro por CMI-Puerto Rico Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] p1210453.jpg, image/jpeg, 1200x899 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! 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