Granted his freedom Tuesday, the 61-year-old, dressed in a blue and white shirt from his steel workers union, was met by his daughter, Yarudid, at the gates of La Pica prison. After returning to his wife, their four children and 13 grandchildren, Gonzalez vowed to continue as head of the Sintraferrominera union to "keep defending the just cause of the workers." But Gonzalez was adamant that his regained freedom did not mean holding back from criticizing what he decries as the state's abandonment of workers. Late last year, Reuters visited Gonzalez in La Pica prison, outside the northeastern city of Maturin. He found work at Ferrominera, the state-owned iron ore producer, and began helping his fellow workers by organizing union activities.

Source: The Star September 03, 2020 19:41 UTC