The Republican senator sent a backup message to the 35th anniversary of the Cuban democratic directory and the conference that will be held this Saturday at the Big Five Club of Miami.
Madrid, Spain.- American Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) He sent a message of support of the “Save to Cuba” conference, which will be held this Saturday, September 13 at the Big Five Club in Miami. The event is part of the activities for the 35th anniversary of the Cuban Democratic Directory (DDC), an organization that since 1990 is promoting initiatives in favor of democracy on the island.
In his statement, Scott said: “It is an honor to join Orlando Gutiérrez and the people of Cuba (…) Orlando and the board team have been crucial in our struggle for freedom. Thank you for their continued leadership and hard work.”
The legislator added that, as senator of the United States, he is proud to collaborate with Republican leaders such as President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on the way to “Raúl Castro and Miguel Díaz-Canel pay for their crimes.”
“The United States cannot rest until there is a new day of freedom and hope on the island,” he added.
Scott has remained one of the most active voices within American policy in the complaint to the Cuban regime. In last February He urged to harde the sanctions against Havana, including the imposition of new travel restrictions. Also, in 2024 he presented with Marco Rubio a resolution in the Senate condemning systematic human rights violations on the island.
More recently, in August 2025, he held a Meeting with leaders of the Cuban American community in exile to listen to proposals on how to strengthen democratic struggle and explore additional measures against the current situation of Cuba.
The “Save to Cuba” conference will take place between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Big Five Club, located at the 600 SW 92 Avenue in Miami. The program will include discussion panels, special guest interventions and a space for dialogue with the public.
According to the DDC, the appointment seeks to “combine an effort arranged for the release of Cuba” and will feature the participation of political and social leaders. In addition to Scott, congressmen have confirmed their presence María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Carlos Giménez (FL-28), as well as the opponent Rosa María Payá, Founder of the Cuba Movement decides.
The DDC in the democratic struggle
The DDC, non -governmental organization founded in 1990 during the International Cuban Youth Congress for a free Cuba, changed its name in 2002 to reflect its commitment to democratic values. Since its headquarters in the United States, it has offered support to opposition groups within the island, facilitated the access of international journalists to Cuban sources and promoted solidarity with the dissident movement.
Among his projects are campaigns such as “I do not cooperate with the dictatorship” (2005) and “not to the electoral farce” (2007), in addition to the annual publication steps to freedom and transmissions of Radio República, which daily disseminate alternative information to Cuba by short wave and am.
With the “Save to Cuba” conference, the Board of Directors seeks to commemorate its 35 years of existence and, at the same time, reaffirm the support of the diaspora and its international allies to the struggle for a democratic transition in Cuba.
