Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 28th district since 2021, posted a series of statements on May 1, 2026, addressing new sanctions against Cuba, local student achievements in the arts, and remarks by a Venezuelan diplomat.
On May 1 at 16:47 UTC, Gimenez announced new U.S. actions against the Cuban government, stating: “#SOSCuba ÚLTIMA HORA ¡Nuevas sanciones y medidas concretas firmadas hoy por Orden Ejecutiva del Presidente Donald Trump en contra de la dictadura en #Cuba! El régimen debe entender que si sigue operando de mala voluntad, vendrán consecuencias mucho más severas.”
Later that day at 18:15 UTC, he highlighted local artistic talent through the Congressional Art Competition: “The talent in Florida’s 28th District never ceases to amaze! It was an honor to host our Congressional Art Competition and witness the incredible creativity and vision of our local students. Congratulations to our winners: • First Place: Adriana Fiallo • Second Place:”
At 18:19 UTC on May 1, Gimenez condemned comments made by Venezuela’s ambassador Félix Plasencia during a flight to Caracas: ” Condeno de manera inequívoca las declaraciones vergonzosas hechas por el embajador venezolano Félix Plasencia durante el vuelo de American Airlines a Caracas el día de ayer. Mientras este despreciable operador del régimen intenta vender una falsa sensación de “normalidad”, la”
Gimenez has represented Florida’s 28th district in Congress since replacing Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in 2021. Before his congressional tenure, he served in the Florida House of Representatives and on the Miami-Dade County Commission from 2005 to 2011. Born in Havana in 1954 and currently residing in Miami, Gimenez graduated from Barry University with a Bachelor of Public Administration degree in 1999.
