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US Bishop urges Congress to support legislation opening America to Cuba


Bishop Oscar Cantú

Bishop Oscar Cantú

Congress should oppose legal changes that would reverse the recent warming of relations with Cuba, US Bishop Oscar Cantú has said in letters to the US Senate and House of Representatives. Bishop Cantú, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, chairman of the US bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peacealso urged support for the 'The Freedom to Export to Cuba Act of 2015' and 'The Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015'.

"Our Conference has long spoken out against the negative effects of the US trade and travel embargo of Cuba. We hold that the way to encourage religious freedom and human rights in Cuba is through dialogue and reconciliation between the United States and Cuba, and within Cuban society. To accomplish this, the trade and travel embargo must be lifted," wrote Bishop Cantú. "These bills are consistent with recent positive developments, including the removal of Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, and progress in establishing full diplomatic relations, including opening embassies."

Bishop Cantú's letter to Congress is available online: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/global-issues/latin-america-caribbean/cuba/upload/letter-support-house-on-cuba-legislation-2015-06-22.pdf

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