MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), the only Cuban-born Member of Congress, held a press conference with Rosa María Payá and other Cuban opposition leaders on the massive anti-regime protests taking place since March 17.

“Since yesterday, March 17, hundreds of thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets to protest the brutal Castro dictatorship and demand freedom, power, and food,” said Rep. Gimenez. “In response, the cowardly regime shut down internet access and mobilized its secret police to brutalize and jail the protesters. After sixty four years of tyranny and repression, the Cuban people want to be free. I am proud to stand with Cuban opposition leader Rosa María to support the freedom-loving people of Cuba. I call on the Biden Administration to do the right thing and immediately provide the island of Cuba with satellite internet.”

To watch the press conference, CLICK HERE.

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Congressman Carlos Gimenez is the only Cuban-born Member of Congress, having fled the island with his family shortly after the communist takeover. He represents Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. He is the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security and serves on the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on China.