Statements

May 30, 2026 Washington, D.C. — In March, Nydia Velázquez introduced a House War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing U.S. involvement in military hostilities against Cuba without congressional authorization [1]. The resolution…

May 25, 2026 The Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE) lauds the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for speaking out forcefully against the humanitarian consequences of the Trump administration's oil blockade on…

May 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. — On May 1st, President Trump signed Executive Order 14404, significantly broadening sanctions against Cuban government officials, entities, and affiliates associated with the Cuban government, and targeting…

April 7, 2026 Washington, D.C. — The Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE) applauds Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) for their five-day congressional delegation to Cuba and for…

March 29, 2026 The Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE) applauds that three bills have been introduced to prevent President Trump from launching a military action in Cuba without the authorization…

March 28, 2026 The Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE) cautions that recent public statements and actions by the Trump administration regarding Cuba have sharply escalated tensions in the U.S.-Cuba relationship…

The Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE) strongly supports the introduction of H.R. 7521 by Representative Jim McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos…

February 20, 2026 ACERE honors the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the struggle for civil rights, human dignity, and international understanding . Rev. Jackson’s commitment…