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Congressional Hearing on 2021 Cuba Protests

Original title: HISTORIC PROTESTS IN CUBA AND THE CRACKDOWN ON FREE EXPRESSION

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing establishes the official congressional record regarding the 2021 Cuban protests, which informs potential U.S. legislative and executive policy responses toward the Cuban government.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cuban citizens

The subject of the hearing involves their ongoing protests and the risks of government retaliation.

U.S. Congress

Members are evaluating potential legislative actions and policy responses to the situation in Cuba.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a House Foreign Affairs hearing held on July 20, 2021, to discuss historic protests in Cuba and the government's response. The hearing featured testimony from human rights experts and focused on the Cuban people's demands for democracy and the risks they face in protesting.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 20, 2021, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing focused on the July 2021 protests in Cuba where thousands demanded democracy.
Chairman Sires noted that public gatherings are prohibited in Cuba, making protesters subject to potential jail, beatings, torture, or death.
The subcommittee authorized a 5-day window for members to submit additional statements and questions for the record.
Witnesses included Jose Miguel Vivanco (Human Rights Watch) and Rosa Maria Paya Acevedo (Cuba Decide).
Amnesty International submitted a letter for the record regarding the situation in Cuba.
The hearing was conducted with remote participation options for members.

Why It Matters

The hearing establishes the official congressional record regarding the 2021 Cuban protests, which informs potential U.S. legislative and executive policy responses toward the Cuban government.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To examine the historic protests in Cuba and the Cuban government's crackdown on free expression.

Who testified at the hearing?

Jose Miguel Vivanco of Human Rights Watch and Rosa Maria Paya Acevedo of Cuba Decide.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Rapid Congressional Response

The hearing was scheduled prior to the protests but was utilized as an immediate platform to address the unfolding events in Cuba.

Albio Sires

Connected Entities

personAlbio Sires“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration”Map →

personJoe Biden“President of the United States”Map →

personJose Miguel Vivanco“Executive Director, Americas Division, Human Rights Watch”Map →

personNancy Pelosi“Speaker of the House”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“Congressional committee overseeing the hearing”Map →

personRosa Maria Paya Acevedo“Director, Cuba Decide”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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