Ron DeSantis signs law to restrict the relationship between Florida officials and Cuba
Through the Foreign Interference Restriction and Control Act, Ron DeSantis restricts the relationship between Florida officials and Cuba
Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, signed a law by which restricts officials on his team from contacting the government of Cuba and above all receiving any gifts from politicians trying to lobby from the Caribbean island.
In the called Restriction and Control of Foreign Interference Act (FIRE Act) sanctions are also expanded against entities linked to the Cuban government and to other countries considered threatening to U.S. security.
From the Bay of Pigs Museum and Bookstore, property located in Miami, Florida, the president of the “Sunshine State” attacked against the Cuban regime.
“It is time for the Cuban communist dictatorship to remain in the past once for for all. We will not allow public resources to end up in the hands of regimes or entities. entities that attempt against our security or promote terrorism. Florida will not be a haven for foreign interests that threaten our freedom,” he emphasized.
The restrictions marked in this new legislation extend to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
However, these countries in Florida already faced limitations on public investments, land purchases, government contracts and academic agreements.
In a forceful manner, Florida authorities are prevented from delivering or receiving funds from organizations defined as terrorists.
Based on this, the legislation establishes mechanisms to designate certain organizations under said concept.
Likewise, local governments and tax collectors are empowered to revoke commercial licenses of companies or individuals that are caught violating federal laws when doing business with Cuba.
De Santis added a clause so that the restrictions of this law can be reversed either temporarily or permanently.
However, to get to that point, the Cuban government is required to agree to establish targeted changes in its policy. to put an end to the participation of the military in the administration and development of the Island, which looks complex.
In fact, for several weeks, the United States has intensified the economic blockade targeting Cuba, worsening the living conditions of millions of people.
Aligning with Washington's policies,the FIRE Act will come into force on the first day of July.