Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis voiced her support for a resolution introduced by Mayor Vince Lago at a Coral Gables Commission meeting, commending his leadership on the matter.
"This resolution sends a clear message: our community stands with the Cuban people, not with the dictatorship," Milian stated during her remarks.
In a statement shared on X, Commissioner Milian emphasized that "no U.S. authorization should be used to enrich a communist regime that imprisons dissenters and denies basic freedoms," highlighting the importance of enforcing sanctions and closing legal loopholes.
Milian explained during the meeting that the resolution aims to prevent the Cuban regime from using U.S. authorizations to move vehicles, machinery, and other assets while it continues to oppress its citizens.
"No U.S. license should be enriching a communist dictatorship just 90 miles from our shores. Sanctions need to be meaningful and enforced," she asserted.
The commissioner pointed out that the measure aligns with initiatives requiring proof of authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) before any transaction subject to sanctions is conducted.
Milian reminded that she had introduced similar legislation at the Miami-Dade County Commission, which was unanimously approved last week.
"Miami-Dade County and Coral Gables are sending the same message: sanctions must be enforced, loopholes must be closed, and our community stands firmly on the side of freedom," she concluded.
Understanding the Opposition to the Cuban Regime
Why is Miami-Dade County against funding the Cuban regime?
Miami-Dade County opposes funding the Cuban regime because they believe it supports a dictatorship that represses its citizens and denies basic freedoms, contradicting the values of the community.
What actions are being proposed to prevent funds from reaching Cuba's regime?
The proposed actions include enforcing sanctions, closing legal loopholes, and requiring authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control before any transactions subject to sanctions are made.