22 USC 6007 - Policy toward a democratic Cuban Government

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jun 12, 2025

§ 6007.

Policy toward a democratic Cuban Government

(a)

Waiver of restrictions

The President may waive the requirements of

(1)

has held free and fair elections conducted under internationally recognized observers;

(2)

has permitted opposition parties ample time to organize and campaign for such elections, and has permitted full access to the media to all candidates in the elections;

(3)

is showing respect for the basic civil liberties and human rights of the citizens of Cuba;

(4)

is moving toward establishing a free market economic system; and

(5)

has committed itself to constitutional change that would ensure regular free and fair elections that meet the requirements of paragraph (2).

(b)

Policies

If the President makes a determination under subsection (a), the President shall take the following actions with respect to a Cuban Government elected pursuant to elections described in subsection (a):

(1)

To encourage the admission or reentry of such government to international organizations and international financial institutions.

(2)

To provide emergency relief during Cuba’s transition to a viable economic system.

(3)

To take steps to end the United States trade embargo of Cuba.

(Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title XVII, § 1708, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2580.)

cite as: 22 USC 6007