Former President , 88 , met group 73 days after the last was freed . The five were recently honored as heroes for spying on U.S. . Jailed since 1998 , the final three inmates returned home on December 17 . Was part of a deal that saw diplomatic relations restored after 50 years . Castro insist they did no damage top the the United States and were 'trying to impede terrorism ' oversees .
Former President , 88 , met group 73 days after the last was freed . The five were recently honored as heroes for spying on the United States . Jailed since 1998 , the final three inmates returned home on December 17 . Was part of a deal that saw diplomatic relations restored after 50 years . Castro insist they did no damage top the U.S. and were 'trying to impede terrorism ' oversees .