Bill Richardson en el Hotel Nacional.
La Haban. Septiembre 7, 2011. (Foto/AP)
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(AP) HAVANA — A surprise visit by former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has revived hope Cuba may soon free a U.S. government subcontractor whose imprisonment has snarled efforts to improve relations between the two countries.
A lawyer for Alan Gross, who is serving 15 years for illegally bringing communications equipment to the island, said Richardson came at Havana's invitation. The former governor would not confirm that in comments to The Associated Press on Thursday, nor say what he hoped to accomplish on the trip, but he indicated that he was not expecting an immediate result.
"I have nothing to say," Richardson said as he and two assistants ducked out of Havana's famous Hotel Nacional, wearing shorts and a T-shirt for an early morning walk along the capital's seafront Malecon thoroughfare. "I'll talk to you in a few days."
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the Obama administration was aware of the trip and was in contact with Richardson.
"While Gov. Richardson is traveling as a private citizen, we certainly support his efforts to obtain Alan Gross' release," she said. (read more)
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