The US House of Representatives has approved an initiative in support of the 11J opposition

House of Representatives United States, With a majority of Democrats, on Wednesday approved an initiative in support of those who have taken to the streets in Cuba in the past. July 11, The largest anti-government protests on the island in six decades.

With the support of 382 legislators and the rejection of 40, the initiative was approved by the lower house. Now it will go to the Senate and then be sent to the White House, where US President Joe Biden will have to sign the legislation.

The law reveals Washington’s “solidarity” with the Cubans arrested on July 11. It condemns the Cuban government’s “repressive measures” and calls for the “immediate release” of those detained “arbitrarily”. During the protests, the EFE quoted.

The plan was promoted by Democrat legislator Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and received Republican support. Mario Diaz-Ballard, Both representatives of the state of Florida, are home to large numbers of Cubans deported.

“Look closely at those on the wrong side of history. These members voted against the two-party resolution condemning the repression of Cuban tyranny and pledged solidarity with the courageous Cuban people who demanded independence. It is about the question of basic human rights and democracy,” he wrote. Díaz-Balart on Twitter.

Take a good look at those who stand on the wrong side of history.
These members voted against the resolution condemning both parties # Cuban The repression of tyranny and the assurance of unity for the brave Cuban people demanding freedom. It is a matter of fundamental human rights and democracy. pic.twitter.com/HzDI3bYaYn

– Mario Diaz-Ballard (arMarioDB) November 3, 2021

The legislator went with his publication with a list of 40 delegates who voted against the resolution. These include the politician Alexandria Occasio-Cortes of Puerto Rican descent.

On June 11, tens of thousands of Cubans took to the streets arbitrarily demanding greater freedom and political change, with hundreds of prisoners protesting and demanding more than 20 years in prison and some being sentenced. Of the opposition.

For the coming November 15, the independent civil society Archipiélago called for a civic march for stage change, but the regime refused permission to hold it and threatened to charge and prosecute those who had gathered if the march was to end.

In the face of these threats, Washington has warned of retaliationSanctions can be imposed if the “fundamental rights” of the Cuban people are violated or those who incite opposition are prosecuted.