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May 19 2008, Jordan

Cuba says it has documented proof that US diplomats on the island are delivering private funds to political dissidents to undermine the Communist government.

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In this Dec. 10, 2005 file photo, Michael Parmly, the chief of the U.S. Interests Section, right, speaks with political activist Laura Pollan during the celebration of International Human Rights Day at his residence in Havana.