inspiring democracy
in CUBA AND THE AMERICAs
in CUBA AND THE AMERICAs
![]() Jorge Mas Canosa passed away on November, 1997, but his legacy continues. The self made millionaire, was responsible for most of the US laws and policies towards the regime that are in place today, including Radio and TV Marti. The day of his death hundreds of thousands of Cuban Americans marched the streets in his honor.
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Prior to 1959 more Americans migrated to Cuba than Cubans migrated to America. The Cubans from the "republic" built in Cuba, an economy that while imperfect, enjoyed income levels that were higher than those of Italy, Spain and Portugal. In the same time that the Regime has made the same country, one of the poorest in world, Cuban Americans, came to the US and created one of the most successful cities on earth -Miami- the #1 international banking center in the US, gateway to the Americas and the undisputed center of style -not very different from the attributes of the Havana they left behind. The tale of these two cities vividly demonstrates an old saying stamped by Jose Marti: Men are divided into two groups, those who love and build, and those who hate and destroy".
Today, Miami is a melting pot, with contributions from many others, but the Cuban exiles who started it all and their Cuban American children, always remember that it was built with hard work, a belief in freedom and the greatness of America. Below is a profile of the Cuban American figures most likely to have a role in the coming years. It is a partial list of a work in progress. The names of some of the most influential, but non-public figures are omitted. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.facecuba.org/ |
Bob MenendezSenator Bob Menendez from New Jersey, is one of strongest critics of the Obama policy on Cuba. As a leading member of the Democratic party, Senator Menendez ensures that Cuba's freedom is seen as a bi-partisan cause in Congress. His leadership has led him to be one of the top targets of the regime's intelligence apparatus.
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Ted CruzSenator Ted Cruz is one of the most serious contenders for a US Presidential bid in 2020. Some members of his family faced persecution by the Castro regime. His influence on US politics in general and his direct connection and knowledge of Cuba, make him a key player in any CUba policy debate in the coming years.
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Carlos GimenezCarlos Antonio Gimenez proudly represents the people of Florida’s 28th congressional district, encompassing all of Monroe County and the southwest portion of Miami-Dade County.
First elected to Congress in 2020, he serves on the House Armed Services committee, the Homeland Security committee, and the Strategic Competition between the US & the Chinese Communist Party. |
Maria Elvira SalazarCongresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar proudly represents Florida’s 27th Congressional District, passionately serving the people of South Florida.
She is well-known for her advocacy for Human Rights and democracy around the world, especially for the people of Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Nicaragua, as well as for her unabashed support of our global & regional partners such as Israel, Colombia, and Taiwan. |
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Lincoln Diaz-BalartLincoln Diaz-Balart was a member of the US House of Representatives, from 1993 until 2011, during which time he led as the most vocal proponent of pro democracy initiatives by the US government and its allies. He retired in 2011, without ever losing an election and despite his absence from public life, he continues to be loved in Miami and in the Cuban American community in particular.
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