Fred Salaff posts: Dear friends and supporters,

As incredible as it seems a court date has finally been set in my case for October 24th. This is 5 months down the road and almost 2 years since my arrest. I am not free to leave Panama and am not legally allowed to work. I have been separated from my wife who is a Cuban citizen since January, 2005. The Panamanian authorities have denied her a visa to come to Panama.

More than ever I need your financial support to get through. We are hoping that the case will be dismissed at the preliminary trial (which must be held in this type of case, according to Panamanian law).

I am trying to “hang in” but it is very difficult. My supply of medicines have run out, I need 3 root canals (due to breaking teeth in jail and subsequent neglect), my wife needs some money to survive without me in Cuba – the list goes on.

I try and keep my website up to date FredSalaff.com

Donations via PayPal are urgently requested which can be be made directly from the website.

Many thanks for your continued help and support!