Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the peaceful “Patria y Vida” movement, U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced a resolution to honor the Cuban people’s ongoing push for democracy and condemn the country’s communist government.
Resolution Introduced
The resolution marks the upcoming anniversary of the July 11, 2021 demonstrations, when thousands of citizens took to the streets across Cuba to protest human rights abuses, political imprisonment, and economic hardship under the Castro/Díaz-Canel regime.
“Now more than ever, there is a renewed spirit of hope for a free Cuba,” Senator Rick Scott said. “President Trump and Secretary Rubio have put Raul Castro on notice by indicting him for his crimes and showing the world the true nature of the regime’s atrocities.
Senator Ashley Moody emphasized the historical weight of the anniversary and the enduring resolve of the demonstrators. “Five years ago, the Cuban people rose in a series of protests against the tyrannic communist party that has ruled Cuba for more than half a century,” Senator Ashley Moody said.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
