US congressman threatens ‘consequences’ against Jamaica for PM’s Cuba statement

A U.S. 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.

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.

Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness. (Photo Credit: Jamaica Informaition Service)

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. 

(revonews.ai)