Dear Friends,

As the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, I held a hearing to examine recent developments concerning the growing influence of Communist China in Castro's Cuba.

The Communist dictatorship in Cuba continues to harbor terrorists and embrace America’s greatest adversaries. Most concerning is its deepening military and intelligence partnership with Communist China—an alliance that poses a direct threat to the national security of the United States.

China’s spy bases on Cuban soil are not just symbolic—they’re strategic footholds just 90 miles from our shores. Recent satellite imagery indicates that the CCP has begun upgrading its intelligence facilities in an attempted effort to monitor U.S. military activities and communications.

We cannot afford to turn a blind eye. We must take decisive action to hold the Cuban regime accountable.

The security of the United States is at stake. I will continue to fight to protect our homeland and stand firmly against tyranny and oppression in our own backyard.

Watch my interview with CNN on China spy bases HERE.

Read my opening statement from the subcommittee hearing HERE.

Sincerely,

Your Congressman,
Carlos A. Gimenez

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day to the amazing moms in our lives—especially my wonderful wife Lourdes, the heart of our family. Your love, strength, and dedication inspire me every day. We’re all better because of the mothers who raised us. Thank you!

Habemus Papam

Our entire country is beaming with pride with the fact we have an AMERICAN leading the Catholic Church.

As devout Catholics, Lourdes & I are praying for Pope Leo’s success.

Meeting with Rosa Maria Paya

It is always an honor to see Rosa Maria Paya here in Washington. We had a great discussion on the current state of Cuba and her key initiatives for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Meeting with Representatives from the Kingdom of Spain

It was a great honor to welcome the Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of Spain, Diego Martínez Belío.

Meeting with Members of the Chile Government

Great to see the Vice President of the Chilean Chamber of Representatives, Eric Aedo and Representative Jorge Alessandri here in Washington.

Meeting with FIU President Nunez

I am so proud to represent FIU in our nation’s capital, and I look forward to working closely together with FIU President Jeanette Nuñez to deliver cutting-edge programs for the entire FIU community.

Meeting with Miami FIFA Host Representatives

Great to meet with the Miami host committee for FIFA 2026.
I look forward to welcoming the world to our amazing city.

Thank you Interns!

Thank you to our incredible Spring 2025 interns in my District Office! FL-28 is grateful for your commitment, enthusiasm, and the difference you’ve made. Best of luck in all your future pursuits.

In The Media

Joining Mornings with Maria

I joined Fox Business to discuss the growing CCP spy bases in Communist Cuba.

Watch the clip HERE.

Joining NewsNation

I joined NewsNation to discuss the results of my Subcommittee hearing on the CCP and Communist Cuba.

Watch the clip HERE.

Legislative Updates

Recent Votes:

H.R. 276 - Gulf of America Act. Passed. 211-206 (Yea).

H.R. 881 - DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. Passed, 266-153 (Yea).

H.R. 1503 - Stop Forced Organ harvesting Act. Passed, 406-1 (Yea).

H.R. 36 - MEGOBARI Act. Passed, 349-42 (Yea).

H.R. 530 - ACES Act. Passed, 376-5 (Yea).

Permalink: https://gimenez.house.gov/2025/5/beware-china-updates-spy-bases-in-cuba

Newsletters

BEWARE: CHINA UPDATES SPY BASES IN CUBA

In The Media

Legislative Updates