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The Cuban State Security described Republican Congressman Carlos Giménez, representative from Florida, as “a supporter of annexation,” accusing him of maintaining an “obsessive anti-Cuban agenda” and catering to “extreme right interests” in the United States.
The text, signed by the journalist from Granma Francisco Arias Fernández and posted on Facebook by the MININT, criticizes the visit that Giménez made in March to the Guantánamo Bay naval base, where he expressed feeling “deeply honored” to oversee operations at the detention center and the immigration facilities of the military enclave.
According to the article, that trip demonstrates his “alignment with Washington's plans against Cuba.”
The organ of the Communist Party also reproached Giménez for his support for the immigration policies of President Donald Trump and accused him of “turning his back” on the immigrants and Latino communities in his district, while focusing his efforts on promoting sanctions and pressure measures against the island.
The report recalls past criticisms from Florida media such as El Nuevo Herald, which in 2020 questioned the political and administrative record of the then mayor of Miami-Dade.
Additionally, it politically connects him with Senator Marco Rubio and Republican Congress members Mario Díaz-Balart and María Elvira Salazar, whom he describes as part of a "coordinated agenda against Cuba."
In February, the regime in Havana, which is known to be under scrutiny, also attacked Marco Rubio following the expansion of visa restrictions imposed by the United States, which affected Cuban officials and other individuals involved in the medical export program.
Neither Giménez nor his team have yet responded publicly to the allegations spread by the discredited official Cuban press.
Frequently asked questions about the accusations against Carlos Giménez and his stance on Cuba
Why did the Cuban State Security label Congressman Carlos Giménez as "annexationist"?
The Cuban State Security labeled Carlos Giménez as "anexionist" due to his critical stance against the Cuban regime and his support for pressure policies from the United States. In particular, he is accused of maintaining an "obsessively anti-Cuban" agenda and aligning his actions with the interests of the American far-right. Additionally, his visit to the Guantanamo Bay naval base and his support for restrictive immigration measures have been highlighted as evidence of his opposition to the Cuban government.
What measures has Carlos Giménez proposed against the Cuban regime?
Carlos Giménez has proposed the suspension of flights and remittances from the United States to Cuba to economically weaken the Cuban regime. He has also called for the deportation of individuals linked to the Cuban regime residing in the U.S., arguing that they pose a threat to national security. Additionally, he has urged sanctions against countries that collaborate with the regime on medical missions, which he labels as labor exploitation.
How has Congressman Carlos Giménez reacted to the accusations from the Cuban government?
So far, Carlos Giménez and his team have not publicly responded to the Cuban government's accusations about their alleged annexationist stance and alignment with interests opposed to the Havana regime. However, his record shows a strong position against the Cuban government, advocating for pressure measures from his position in the U.S. Congress.
What impact could Carlos Giménez's proposals have on relations between the U.S. and Cuba?
The proposals by Carlos Giménez could escalate tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, particularly by promoting measures aimed at cutting off the regime's sources of income. These actions could lead to a hardening of bilateral relations and impact the Cuban-American community, which relies on travel and remittances to maintain family ties and support their relatives on the island.
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