Key West Reporter

Carlos Giménez, a U.S. Congress member representing Florida’s 28th district since 2021, shared three tweets reflecting on historical events and current issues. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1954, Giménez has been a vocal advocate for Cuban liberation and currently resides in Miami.

On April 17, 2025, Giménez commemorated the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion on Twitter. "On April 17th, 1961 the young men of Assault Brigade 2506 descended onto the shores of Cuba to liberate their homeland from Communist tyranny. My own cousin was among those brave freedom fighters. They were my first heroes and my work in Congress is in honor of them & their" he tweeted, reflecting on his personal connection to the event and the impact it has had on his career in Congress.

Later the same day, Giménez addressed a crisis at Florida State University (FSU) with another tweet posted at 17:56 UTC. "My office is closely monitoring the tragic situation at FSU. Lourdes and I are praying for all those affected, as well as for the brave law enforcement officers responding to this crisis." His tweet conveyed sympathy and support for those involved, including law enforcement officials handling the situation.

On April 18, 2025, Giménez voiced his support for a Cuban dissident in a tweet, marked with urgency by the hashtag #SOSCuba. "#SOSCuba ¡DESDE EL CONGRESO DE USA, EXIGIMOS LA LIBERACIÓN INMEDIATA DE BERTA SOLER, LA LÍDER OPOSITORA DE LAS DAMAS DE BLANCO EN #CUBA!" Berta Soler is a leading figure in the Ladies in White, a Cuban opposition group, and Giménez called for her immediate release.

Carlos Giménez has served in various governmental roles, including the Florida House of Representatives and the Miami-Dade County Commission from 2005 to 2011. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Barry University in 1999.