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Omar and Jayapal's Secret Cuba Visit Sparks Controversy

The undisclosed trip by the Congressional Progressive Caucus members to discuss human rights and bilateral relations has drawn criticism from Republicans.

  • Reps. Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, made an undisclosed trip to Cuba to meet with civil society and government officials, discussing human rights and the U.S.-Cuba bilateral relationship.
  • The visit, not previously announced and unreported in Cuban state media, coincided with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's tour of Latin America, including Cuba.
  • The trip has sparked controversy and criticism from Republican lawmakers, who accuse Omar and Jayapal of sympathizing with communist regimes.
  • Despite the embargo against Cuba, both Omar and Jayapal have historically opposed it and advocated for normalizing U.S.-Cuba relations.
  • The visit's details remain largely undisclosed, with no comments from the Cuban government or confirmation of meetings with civil society groups amid Cuba's crackdown on dissent.
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