Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to revoke all federal licenses and authorizations linked to Cuba. Her aim is to prevent the communist regime from profiting from U.S. resources or services.
The commissioner shared an official statement from the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, which unanimously passed the resolution. She emphasized, "Miami-Dade County unanimously voted to urge President Trump to suspend all federal licenses related to Cuba until comprehensive audits and transparency are achieved."
Orbis further stated, "We must not allow a communist regime to exploit federal authorizations that undermine the interests of the United States and our community."
She also highlighted President Trump's efforts in advocating for freedom and regional security, especially following the fall of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.
In her letter, she praised Trump for "his resolute defense of democratic values and for liberating oppressed people in the Western Hemisphere."
Milian Orbis warned that the Cuban regime poses "a national security threat to the United States" and assured that Miami-Dade County "is ready to cooperate with the White House on any initiatives aimed at ending communism in Cuba and restoring freedom."
The statement underscores the historical commitment of the Cuban exile community in Miami to the democratic cause of the island and acknowledges the leadership of President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in shaping U.S. policy towards Cuba.
In alignment with this stance, the Miami City Commission unanimously approved the creation of a specialized task force. This team will investigate and monitor business licenses of companies that may have financial, administrative, or operational ties with the Cuban regime.
Set to take effect in the coming days, this measure aims to ensure compliance with federal sanctions and to prevent the economic support of the Havana government from U.S. soil.
Previously, Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernández had called on federal authorities to investigate a local company suspected of engaging in financial dealings that could involve or benefit the Cuban government.
Understanding Miami-Dade's Stance on Cuban Relations
Why did Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis contact President Trump?
Commissioner Orbis contacted President Trump to urge him to suspend all federal licenses and authorizations that could benefit the Cuban regime, aiming to prevent the communist government from profiting from American funds or services.
What actions has Miami-Dade County taken regarding Cuba?
Miami-Dade County has passed a resolution to request the suspension of federal licenses related to Cuba and has created a task force to monitor companies with potential ties to the Cuban regime to ensure federal sanctions are upheld.
What are the perceived threats of the Cuban regime to the U.S.?
Commissioner Orbis and other officials view the Cuban regime as a national security threat to the United States, potentially undermining U.S. interests through financial and operational ties with American entities.