US Congressman Carlos Gimenez (left) and PM of Jamaica Andrew Holness (right).
A US congressman has condemned Jamaica’s statement on Cuba and has warned that the country will face consequences.
US Congressman Carlos Gimenez (Photo Credit: giminez.house.gov)
Speaking on the opening day of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St Kitts and Nevis last week, Prime Minister Andrew Holness highlighted the economic hardship, energy shortages, and growing humanitarian challenges being experienced in Cuba.
Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness. (Photo Credit: Jamaica Informaition Service)
Holness, the outgoing CARICOM chairman, said Jamaica stands for democracy, human rights, accountability, and open, market-based economies and 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 Holness’ comments, 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 [Jamaica Labour Party] 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 US 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.Â
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5 COMMENTS
You see the mentality of a bully? Picking on the defenseless and more vulnerable with threats. How can this be right? How can these fellas sleep at night?
America is the cause of the crisis in Cuba through decades of crushing economic sanctions which affects the common folk while the so called dictator regime live comfortably.
Hmmm …
In these warmongering times, when a total disrespect of international law seems to be prevailing, why don’t you mention he’s a Republican??
You see the mentality of a bully? Picking on the defenseless and more vulnerable with threats. How can this be right? How can these fellas sleep at night?
America is the cause of the crisis in Cuba through decades of crushing economic sanctions which affects the common folk while the so called dictator regime live comfortably.
Hmmm …
In these warmongering times, when a total disrespect of international law seems to be prevailing, why don’t you mention he’s a Republican??
Good for him!!