§6007 Policy Toward a Democratic Cuban Government

Summary

The President can waive the requirements in section 6005 if the President finds and tells Congress that the Cuban government meets five conditions: it held free and fair elections with international observers; it let opposition parties have enough time to organize and campaign and gave all candidates full access to the media; it respects basic civil liberties and human rights; it is moving toward a free‑market economy; and it has promised constitutional changes to guarantee regular free and fair elections like the second condition. If the President makes that finding, the President must do three things: encourage the Cuban government’s return to international organizations and financial institutions, provide emergency relief during Cuba’s move to a viable economy, and take steps to end the United States trade embargo.