Fernardo González Llort

He was born in La Habana, of working-class background, son of Magaly Llort Ruiz and Fernando Rafael González Quiñones.

In 1968 he begins his primary studies completing grades one through four at the Mártires Latinoamericanos school; later completing fifth and sixth grades at the "Vo Thi Tan" school, both in Ciudad de La Habana.

From an early age he was characterized by his seriousness and dedication to his studies, obtaining good academic results. In 1973 he begins his secondary studies at the ESBEC "José Martí", in Batabanó, later transferring to the ESBEC "José Martí", in San Antonio de los Baños. During this stage he joins the FEEM, holding positions at the classroom level.

Between 1978 and 1981, he studies at the preuniversity "José Carlos Mariátegui", on the Isla de la Juventud, graduating among the three top students of his class.

In 1981 he joins the ranks of the Union of Young Communists (UJC), as a result of his rising academic and political trajectory.

From 1981 to 1987, he pursues university studies at the Instituto Superior de Relaciones Internacionales, "Raúl Roa García", holding various positions in the Federation of University Students (FEU) and in the UJC, where he stands out as an exemplary student leader, with exemplary conduct and graduating with a Gold Diploma.

During his university studies he also excels in the promotion of cultural events, actively participating in theater festivals at the educational center.

Between 1987 and 1989, he fulfills an internationalist mission in the People's Republic of Angola, receiving, upon completion of his mission, the medals International Fighter of the second class, and For the victory Cuba-People's Republic of Angola.

As a result of his trajectory, in 1988 he is granted membership in the Communist Party of Cuba.

Due to the increase in terrorist and provocative activities that took place in the 1990s, Fernando left in the middle of that period to carry out missions of control and obtaining information regarding the actions of several leaders and members of various counterrevolutionary organizations based in Florida.

He has always been characterized by his maturity, sense of responsibility and accuracy in fulfilling the tasks assigned to him.

His mother is an impeccable revolutionary, who has dedicated her life to Fernando's upbringing, enthusiastically encouraging his internationalist, patriotic and humanitarian ideals.

During the years of his son's stay in the United States, including the period of detention, Magaly maintained a solid, discreet stance, always proud of Fernando's uncompromising conduct in prison.

His father worked linked to some educational institutions in Ciudad de La Habana and since 1997 resides in Spain.

Fernando González Llort has two sisters: Marta González Llort and Lourdes González Llort, both university graduates.

Fernando is married to Rosa Aurora Freijanes Coca, a graduate technician in economics.

Fernando together with his other companions received the title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba.

Both he and Gerardo Hernández, René González, Antonio Guerrero and Ramón Labañino are arrested in September 1998 by the American Federal Bureau of Investigation, which begins a tortuous path of cruelties and legal and human violations.

In December 2001, Fernando is sentenced in Miami to 19 years in prison, under the never-proven charge of endangering the security of the United States, and in a re-sentencing process ordered by the XI Circuit of the Court of Appeals of Atlanta, that unjust sentence is modified in 2009 to 17 years and nine months.

A typical Cuban, as his mother Magaly Llort characterizes him, he enjoys going to parties, to the beach and savoring the creole dish of yuca with mojo. His acquaintances appreciate the spirit that now allows him to resist with steadfastness and optimism these almost 14 years of vindictive hatred.

At present he serves his sentence in a prison in Minnesota separated from the other four companions also sanctioned by the same court.