A U.S. congressman has condemned Jamaica’s statement on Cuba and has warned that the country will face consequences.
Speaking on the opening day of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St Kitts & Nevis on Tuesday, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness highlighted the economic hardship, energy shortages, and growing humanitarian challenges being experienced in Cuba.
Dr Holness, the outgoing CARICOM chair, said Jamaica stands for democracy, human rights, accountability, and open, market-based economies.
He added that Jamaica will continue to stand in solidarity with the Cuban people while supporting practical steps that lead to stability and shared prosperity for the region.
But in a quote tweet referencing Dr Holness’ comments late on Wednesday, Congressman Carlos Gimenez accused Jamaica of covering up for the Cuban dictatorship.
He wrote: “I harshly condemn this and find it lamentable that the JLP would cover-up for the moribund dictatorship in Cuba, when the Castro regime repeatedly intervened in Jamaica’s politics to exacerbate partisan tensions & undermine the JLP!”
Gimenez, who is a member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, added that Jamaica will face the consequences. It’s not clear what those consequences could be.
Congressman Gimenez is an immigrant from Cuba. He represents Florida’s 28th congressional district.
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