U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus members' undisclosed trip to Cuba

SOURCE news.yahoo.com
A delegation of U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus members, led by Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, traveled to Cuba to discuss human rights and bilateral relations, not previously disclosed. They are critics of the U.S. embargo against Cuba and support normalizing relations with the communist government.

Key Points

  • Delegation led by Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar met with Cuban civil society and government officials
  • Advocates for removing Cuba from the U.S. list of countries sponsoring terrorism
  • Efforts to engage with Cuba for economic recovery and normalization of relations

Pros

  • Engagement with Cuban civil society and government officials for discussions on human rights and bilateral relations
  • Advocacy against the U.S. embargo on Cuba and support for normalization of relations
  • Efforts to press for the release of political prisoners and advocate for greater inclusion of Cubans with disabilities in society

Cons

  • Lack of disclosure of the trip by the legislators
  • Controversial stance on the U.S. embargo against Cuba and voting against a resolution supporting Cuban protesters