Our Core Beliefs

  • Facilitating a peaceful and just transition in Cuba is in the best interest of Cuba, the United States and the international community.
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  • The future of Cuba belongs to all Cubans, regardless of their political views.
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  • All Cubans should have equal opportunities regardless of race, faith, gender or sexual orientation.
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  • An effective political and economic transition requires building an independent judiciary, sound civic institutions, adequate regulatory mechanisms, and other institutions, which are the foundation of a free society.
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  • Empowering Cuba’s civil society is essential to facilitating change.
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  • Cubans on the island must lead the process of change.
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  • Cuba’s sovereignty is inviolable and must be respected.
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  • Economic activities that benefit the individual make him freer.
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  • Isolation is counterproductive to positive change in Cuba.