The five Cubans imprisoned in the United States are convicted on charges of espionage , but are considered heroes in Cuba because many believe they prevented acts of terrorism on the island . Elian Gonzalez tells CNN he 's happy in Cuba . He blamed the trade unions for his mother 's death . ` ` Their unjust action provokes a critical economic crisis , '' he says . Gonzalez , now 20 , is in Ecuador for a youth conference .
Elian Gonzalez tells CNN he 's happy in Cuba . He blamed the trade unions for his mother 's death . ` ` Their unjust action provokes a critical economic crisis , '' he says . Gonzalez , now 20 , is in Ecuador for a youth conference .