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Honoring Las Damas de Blanco and calling for release of Cuban political prisoners.

The U.S. Senate honored the Cuban movement Las Damas de Blanco, which peacefully advocates for freedom and human rights. The resolution calls on the Cuban regime to release all political prisoners and cease repression against activists. This aims to draw international attention to human rights violations in Cuba.
Key points
The U.S. Senate recognizes Las Damas de Blanco for their peaceful human rights advocacy in Cuba.
The resolution urges Cuban authorities to immediately release all political prisoners.
Cuban authorities are called upon to allow Las Damas de Blanco members to travel freely and attend masses.
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Additional Information
A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.
Print number: SRES 81
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-03-01