Cuban-American Congressman Carlos A. Giménez issued a stern warning to governments that supported the Cuban regime during a recent United Nations General Assembly vote, which called for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba.
"Nations that support the murderous dictatorship in Cuba shouldn't come running to the U.S. Congress for help. Let the murderous tyranny in Cuba aid them because they can't count on us. Complicity and indifference have prolonged the suffering of our people. Enough is enough!" Giménez stated on X.
His remarks underscore Washington's frustration with the double standards of certain allied governments.
The South Florida representative expressed gratitude to the countries that opposed Havana's resolution against the embargo; he praised former President Donald Trump's leadership and highlighted the growing solidarity with the oppressed Cuban people.
Giménez, a Republican legislator born in Havana, criticized the hypocrisy of countries that seek U.S. cooperation, economic aid, or military support while voting in favor of a regime that represses, censors, and systematically violates human rights.
Declining Support for Havana
Giménez's warning came shortly after a vote that, although favorable to the Cuban resolution, left the regime with its lowest level of support in over a decade: 165 votes in favor, seven against, and 12 abstentions.
Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez tried to spin the result as a victory, but in reality, it reveals an unprecedented diplomatic fracture.
Several Latin American and European countries traditionally aligned with Havana's narrative either abstained or voted against the resolution.
For the first time, Argentina and Paraguay opposed the resolution, while Ecuador and Costa Rica chose to abstain.
This indicates a political shift in the region and a distancing of democratic governments from Cuban authoritarianism.
In contrast, countries such as Spain, France, Italy, and Germany continued to support the resolution, despite evidence of the Cuban regime's ties to Russia, China, and Iran, and its role in recruiting Cubans as mercenaries for the war in Ukraine.
International Complicity Sustaining a Murderous Dictatorship
Giménez's words hold particular weight in Miami, where the Cuban exile community views the UN vote as yet another episode of diplomatic impunity.
For the congressman, the complicity and indifference of much of the free world are factors that help sustain the Castro regime's power after six decades, despite the suffocating poverty on the island.
The frustration among many in exile stems from the international narrative that continues to blame the U.S. embargo—rather than internal repression or government corruption—for Cuba's crisis.
Recent investigations have uncovered that GAESA, the business conglomerate controlled by the Cuban military, manages over $18 billion in assets, while hospitals collapse, Cubans endure long lines for food, and emigration reaches record levels.
Europe and Latin America: A Contrast in Democracies
Giménez's message indirectly targeted European and Latin American governments that, despite presenting themselves as defenders of freedom and human rights, diplomatically support the Cuban dictatorship, ignoring Ukraine's reports of Cuban mercenaries on its battlefront.
Giménez's warning—"don't come begging later"—was not merely political but strategic. He implied that countries legitimizing the Cuban dictatorship should not expect favors, cooperation, or financial support from the U.S. Congress.
In an international context where Cuba once again relies on the "blockade" rhetoric to justify its failures, Giménez's voice represents a growing perspective in Washington: no embargo oppresses the Cuban people more than their own government.
Key Questions on the U.S. Embargo and Cuban Regime
Why did Carlos Giménez criticize countries supporting Cuba at the UN?
Carlos Giménez criticized these countries for supporting a regime that represses and violates human rights while seeking cooperation or aid from the U.S., highlighting Washington's frustration with their double standards.
What was the outcome of the recent UN vote on the U.S. embargo against Cuba?
The UN vote favored the Cuban resolution to end the embargo, receiving 165 votes in favor, seven against, and 12 abstentions, marking the lowest support for the regime in over a decade.
What is GAESA, and why is it significant in the Cuban crisis?
GAESA is a military-controlled business conglomerate in Cuba managing over $18 billion in assets, significant because it highlights the disparity between the regime's resources and the poverty experienced by the Cuban people.