Overview

• Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a Cuban-American Republican and former U.S. Representative for South Florida, passed away from cancer at the age of 70.
• He served in Congress from 1993 to 2011, dedicating much of his career to opposing Fidel Castro’s regime and supporting a free Cuba.
• Díaz-Balart authored key legislation, including the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), which provided immigration relief to certain Central Americans and Cubans.
• He co-founded the Hispanic Leadership Institute in 2003 and served as its chair emeritus, highlighting his commitment to Hispanic leadership and advocacy.
• Díaz-Balart is survived by his wife Cristina, son Daniel, two grandsons, and three brothers, including current Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart.