Helms-Burton Law

Bill Clinton
Embargo on Cuba
Bill Clinton signing the Helms-Burton ActPhoto © White House

The Helms-Burton Act, officially known as the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act, was signed into law on March 12, 1996, by then-President Bill Clinton. This legislation was enacted amid rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, particularly following the shooting down of two civilian airplanes belonging to the Cuban exile organization "Hermanos al Rescate" by the Cuban air force on February 24, 1996. This incident, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals, intensified calls in the United States for a tougher stance against Fidel Castro's regi…

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