The people of Cuba have endured more than six decades of an economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States, an embargo that is not only cruel and unlawful, but also extraterritorial, punishing individuals, businesses, and organizations in Cuba, the United States, and even third countries.

President Obama began a brief process of normalization, but that progress was reversed when President Trump first expanded sanctions during his previous term. Now, in his current administration, the pressure on Cuba has only intensified: sanctions remain at their harshest levels, financial restrictions continue to strangle the island’s economy, and diplomatic engagement has stalled. More than sixty years of this policy have produced only suffering, isolation, and instability. It has failed on every front.

It’s time for a new path. One rooted in dignity, cooperation, and the wellbeing of both the U.S. and Cuban peoples. If you agree, ACERE is here to help and work together for real change.