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    Congresista Carlos Gimenez Emite Declaraciones Ante Protests Contra El Regimen En Cuba

    Miami, FL - Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) issued a statement today following the protests in Cuba against the Castro dictatorship."The 11th of July 2021, hundreds of thousands of Cubans took to the streets demanding freedom," said Representative Giménez. "Today, the 17th of March, thousands of Cubans have once again taken to the streets to protest against the murderous dictatorship on the island and demand freedom, electricity, and food. In response, the regime shut down internet access to prevent the protesters from organizing and mobilized its state security to...

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez Issues Statement on Massive Anti-Regime Protests in Cuba

    MIAMI, FL - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) has spoken out about the recent wave of protests in Cuba against the Castro dictatorship. Gimenez, the only Cuban-born Member of Congress, emphasized the significance of the demonstrations, stating, “On July 11, 2021, thousands of Cubans took to the streets demanding freedom.” He further highlighted the ongoing protests, noting, "Today, on March 17, thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets again to protest the murderous Castro dictatorship and demand freedom, power, and food."The Congressman condemned the regime's...

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez Sounds the Alarm on the Crisis in Haiti

    MIAMI, FL- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), representing South Florida and the Florida Keys, raised concerns about the deteriorating situation in Haiti and its potential impact on the local community.Highlighting the risks posed by political unrest and escalating gang violence in Haiti, Rep. Gimenez warned of the looming threat of a mass migration surge towards South Florida and the Florida Keys. In response to these challenges, he pledged to collaborate closely with various authorities to safeguard the community and advocate for the restoration of stability...

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez Issues Statement on Passage of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), a Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), expressed his support for the passage of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Application Act. The Act aims to address national security concerns by requiring TikTok to divest from its CCP-controlled parent company ByteDance to continue its operations in the United States.In his statement, Rep. Gimenez stated, "Proud to vote for a bipartisan bill that prevents our adversaries from using applications to spy on and...

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez Presses on China, Mexico, Fentanyl Poisonings at Armed Services Hearing

    Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, during an Armed Services Hearing in Washington, D.C., highlighted the issue of fentanyl poisoning in American communities, attributing it to the use of Chinese precursor chemicals by transnational Mexican cartels. According to Gimenez, "Fentanyl overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45." He emphasized that the poison is being manufactured in Mexico with chemicals supplied by China and smuggled into the U.S. through open borders. Gimenez called on the Administration to take action against fentanyl trafficking and hold Mexico...

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez Denounces Members of Congress for Traveling to Communist Cuba

    Rep. Carlos Gimenez, along with other Cuban representatives, Nicole Malliotakis, Maria Elvira Salazar, and Mario Diaz-Balart, held a press conference in Washington, D.C. to condemn far-left socialist Members of Congress for their clandestine trips to Communist Cuba. During the conference, Rep. Gimenez expressed his disapproval, stating, “It is reprehensible for U.S. Members of Congress to appease and lobby for a brutal dictatorship that oppresses its people, tramples on human rights, and violently squashes political opponents. Communist Cuba poses a direct threat to U.S....

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez Introduces Cuban Opposition Leader Rosa María Payá to Speaker Mike Johnson

    Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson met with Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Cuban opposition leader Rosa María Payá ahead of the State of the Union address. Rosa María is known for her tireless fight against the Communist Cuban regime.“Honored to introduce Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to my honored guest Rosa María Payá,” said Rep. Gimenez. “Like Rosa María, Speaker Johnson is a staunch defender of freedom and a fighter against the far-left, socialist policies that are destroying America. It is an honor to serve with him and introduce him...

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez and Hispanic Republicans Discuss Expectations for State of the Union Address

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) along with Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) engaged in a sit-down interview with Telemundo to discuss their expectations for the upcoming State of the Union Address. The discussion also highlighted the record number of Hispanic Republicans currently serving in the Congressional Hispanic Conference.During the interview, Rep. Gimenez expressed his pride in the growing presence of Hispanic Republicans in Congress, stating, “It’s an honor to serve with true...

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez Issues Statement After the State of the Union Address

    Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, representing Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys, has spoken out following President Biden's State of the Union Address. Gimenez criticized the current administration, stating, “The America President Biden described tonight is very different from the reality everyday Americans are living.” He highlighted the negative impacts of what he referred to as President Biden's "reckless policies" on issues such as inflation, energy costs, debt, and crime.Gimenez also expressed concern about the foreign policy implications of Biden's leadership, stating,...

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    Rep. Carlos Gimenez and Hispanic Republicans Discuss State of the Union Address

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) along with Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) sat down with Telemundo to discuss their expectations for the State of the Union Address and celebrate the record number of Hispanic Republicans serving in the Congressional Hispanic Conference."Somos un número histórico de Congresistas hispanos dentro del partido Republicano! Es todo un honor conversar con mis colegas María Elvira, Mario, Juan y Julio Vaqueiro de Telemundo News sobre nuestra visión ante el...

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