MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), who represents South Florida and the Florida Keys, sounded the alarm on the humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti and its impact on the community he represents. The political unrest and rampant gang violence are creating conditions for another mass migration surge that will directly impact South Florida and the Florida Keys. Rep. Gimenez will continue to work closely with local, state, and federal authorities to protect our community and call for the restoration of democracy, security, and order in Haiti.
“Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse three years ago, the Biden Administration stood idly by while Haiti descended into chaos,” said Rep. Gimenez. “As the Representative for South Florida and the Florida Keys, the security of our community is at risk of another mass migration event from Haiti due to the rampant gang violence and the mass release of thousands of violent criminals from the country’s jails. I demand the Biden Administration implement a comprehensive strategy to address the unrest in Haiti and prevent this security crisis from impacting South Florida families.”
To watch Rep. Gimenez’s remarks, CLICK HERE.
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Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the beautiful Florida Keys. He is the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. He is the first career firefighter paramedic elected to the House of Representatives and served as the former Fire Chief of the City of Miami and Mayor of Miami-Dade County. He serves as the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party
Originally published at https://gimenez.house.gov/2024/3/rep-carlos-gimenez-sounds-the-alarm-on-the-crisis-in-haiti
