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Cincinatus' Wife sent me the following:

"CNN and Castro have an understanding.

Arrested Cuban Dissidents Feel Betrayed by CNN. The oppositionists are desperate for their activities, and their very existence, to be known. They are certainly unafraid to challenge the regime; but they would naturally like some reward for their courage.

There is no doubt that CNN filmed the protest; a network spokeswoman confirms as much. But, for reasons unknown, the network chose not to air the film, or to report on the matter at all. There was, however, a report from Cuba on CNN that day: It was about the return of Elian Gonzalez to Cuban society, where "he is a typical, happy-go-lucky schoolboy."

Many of the Cubans who participated in the November 23 protest were later rounded up at a religious gathering. They were beaten and jailed."

"CNN and Castro have an understanding. Arrested Cuban Dissidents Feel Betrayed by CNN. The oppositionists are desperate for their activities, and their very existence, to be known. They are certainly unafraid to challenge the regime; but they would naturally like some reward for their courage. There is no doubt that CNN filmed the protest; a network spokeswoman confirms as much. But, for reasons unknown, the network chose not to air the film, or to report on the matter at all. There was, however, a report from Cuba on CNN that day: It was about the return of Elian Gonzalez to Cuban society, where "he is a typical, happy-go-lucky schoolboy." Many of the Cubans who participated in the November 23 protest were later rounded up at a religious gathering. They were beaten and jailed."

News crews hire local teams and suppport services. After the "trials" and executions of the freedom and democracy fighters in Cuba, it is obvious that CNN is merely a branch of the Cuban Secret Police.

The videos shot by CNN were used to identify the protesters so that they could be rounded up, tortured, etc.