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Rep. Castor to President Biden: Tampa Supports Freedom for the People of Cuba

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… below: RE: Freedom for the People of Cuba Dear Mr. President: On behalf of … appreciate your condemnation of mass detentions in Cuba and sham trials of individuals who … members also have family and friends in Cuba. It is impossible now for them … to communicate with their loved ones in Cuba. Before the Cuban regime cut off … next steps to support the people of Cuba, the goal must be a peaceful … and has completely failed the people of Cuba. The government must change to give …

Trump Policy Exacts Harsh Toll on Entrepreneurs in Cuba and the Freedom of Americans to Travel

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Today’s announcement does nothing to hurt the Cuban government, rather Cuban entrepreneurs, American businesses and the American public will be the ones to suffer. Americans should be able to travel freely and remain our best ambassadors to promote democracy and human rights.

U.S. Rep. Castor Meets with Cuban President, Stresses Importance of Continued Dialogue and Engagement

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“For the first time in nearly six decades, the world is seeing Cuba without a Castro at the helm. For the United States, this is a new opportunity for improved relations with our neighbor just 90 miles off the Florida coast – one we cannot afford to let slip by. During the meeting, I stressed the importance of continued dialogue and engagement between the U.S. and Cuba to benefit the citizens of both countries. President Díaz-Canel expressed the hope for normal relations between the two countries as well.

Statement from Bipartisan Cuba Working Group on President Trump's Plan to Roll Back Cuba Normalization Efforts

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Washington, D.C. – The Bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Cuba Working Group (CWG), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR), Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL), and Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN), released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that he intends to roll back the policies that expanded travel to and trade with Cuba: