The US-Cuba Democracy PAC is an American
special interest group that lobbies the
United States Congress and
White House with the stated goal of "promoting an unconditional transition in
Cuba to
democracy, the
rule of law
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, and the
free market."
Activities and stated goals
The US-Cuba Democracy PAC lobbies the
Congress of the United States on issues and legislation including:
*"Oppose legislation that will finance the prolonged existence of the
Castro
Castro is a Romance language word that originally derived from Latin ''castrum'', a pre-Roman military camp or fortification (cf: Greek: ''kastron''; Proto-Celtic:''*Kassrik;'' br, kaer, *kastro). The English-language equivalent is '' chester''.
...
regime."
*"Encourage the U.S. Congress to urge their colleagues from legislative bodies around the world as well as allies of the U.S. to support the legitimate aspirations of freedom of the Cuban people."
*"Defending the Western Hemisphere against the threats posed by the Castro Regime"
*"Preparing the next generation of Cuban Democratic leaders."
The US-Cuba Democracy PAC contributes to candidates who "a) have key roles on congressional committees responsible for Cuba-related issues or b) have demonstrated their support for the struggle for human rights in Cuba." It targets new members of Congress in an effort to create bipartisan support for the embargo.
History
The US-Cuba Democracy PAC was established in August 2003.
Prominent Members
*
Mauricio Claver-Carone, Washington Director
*
Gus Machado
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, Treasurer
*
Raul Masvidal
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, Brigade 2506 Member
*
Remedios Diaz Oliver Remedios may refer to:
Places
* Remedios, Cuba, a municipality in the province of Villa Clara, Cuba
* Remedios, Antioquia, a municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia
* Remedios, Chiriquí, a corregimiento of Panama
* Remedios District, distr ...
, Businesswoman
External links
Official siteFundraising Report
See also
* Cuban-American lobby
* Political Action Committee
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Cuba–United States relations
Opposition to Fidel Castro
Foreign policy lobbying organizations in the United States