From The Guardian UK: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/01/mariela-castro-gay-rights-award
US officials make U-turn on visa, allowing daughter of Cuban president to attend Equality Forum in Philadelphia
Associated Press
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 30 April 2013
The daughter of Cuban president, Raul Castro, will be allowed to travel to the US to accept an award for her gay rights advocacy, US officials said on Tuesday, reversing a previous decision to reject her visa request.
Mariela Castro will attend the Equality Forum’s annual conference on civil rights for lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people, according to Malcolm Lazin, the advocacy group’s executive director.
Lazin, who had criticised the state department’s visa denial last week, said organisers are delighted at the change of heart.
“She is unquestionably the leader for progressive change for the LGBT community in Cuba,” Lazin said on Tuesday. “Her accomplishments are nothing short of remarkable.”
A US official confirmed that Castro has been authorised to go to the event. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because visa records are confidential.
Complete article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/01/mariela-castro-gay-rights-award
