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Cuban-American Congressman Carlos Giménez launched an attack against the Jamaican government, accusing the country's Labour Party of covering for the Cuban dictatorship following comments made by Prime Minister Andrew Holness about the situation on the island.
"I strongly condemn this and find it regrettable that the JLP (Jamaica Labour Party) is covering up the moribund dictatorship in Cuba, when the Castro regime repeatedly intervened in Jamaica's politics to exacerbate party tensions and undermine the JLP. 'Jamaica will face the consequences!'" wrote Giménez on his official account.
The legislator reacted to a public message from Holness in which he stated that Cuba is a Caribbean neighbor with whom they share history and regional ties, and highlighted the work of Cuban doctors and teachers in various countries, including Jamaica.
The Jamaican Prime Minister acknowledged that many Cubans are facing serious economic difficulties, blackouts, and increasing humanitarian challenges, and he warned that a prolonged crisis on the island could impact migration, security, and economic stability in the Caribbean.
Holness stated that Jamaica defends democracy, human rights, accountability, and open market economies, and he believed that this moment demands responsible leadership and constructive dialogue, particularly between Cuba and the United States, to reduce tensions and promote reforms.
It also assured that its country will continue to stand in solidarity with the Cuban people while supporting practical steps that lead to stability and shared prosperity in the region.
The statements prompted a reaction from Giménez, one of the most critical congressmen of the Havana regime, who has insisted that any gesture that eases international pressure strengthens the power structure formally led by Miguel Díaz-Canel and controlled by the military apparatus associated with Raúl Castro.
Holness's words came in a context where leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) once again rallied in support of Cuba, this time with an explicit call for “collective action” in response to the increasing pressure from the United States on the island.
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