By Joyce Kryszak
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Buffalo, NY – The Peace Bridge will once again become a symbol this Saturday for the 38th return of the Venceremos Brigade.
Dozens of activists will defiantly announce their return from an illegal trip to Cuba as they cross from Canada into Buffalo.
The 1962 United States trade embargo against Cuba bans all unsanctioned travel to the communist state. But activists seek to have the embargo lifted, saying it's unnecessary in the post-Cold War era.
Buffalo resident Ellie Dorritie will join the rally on Saturday. She stayed at home this year but did travel to Cuba in 1999. And she believes others should have that right too.
Film maker Michael Moore encountered trouble for traveling to Cuba when making his documentary "Sicko." Activists, however, say they are hopeful this year's rally will be as peaceful and uneventful as in recent years.
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