In a trial held today in Havana Gorki Aguila's charge was dropped from "dangerousness" to "disobedience," he was slapped with a fine of 600 Cuban pesos, and then released. Last night during an outdoor concert headlined by Pablo Milanes near the Havana seawall, right across from the U.S. Interest Section, the remaining members of the band and friends of the detained singer began chanting his name and waiving a sign that called for his release. As reported by Generation Y blogger Yoani Sanchez, who was also protesting at the show, police immediately swooped in, began beating them, detained several concert goers, and held them overnight, including at least one of the band's members. Sanchez noticed a camera crew from the BBC and TV Española at the concert and has stated that she believes Gorki's release is in large part due to mounting international pressure.
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