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Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dies at 70, family says
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Republican who represented a district along Florida's Treasure Coast from 1993 to 2011, has died. Diaz-Balart, 70, was the brother of current Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.), who posted a statement from the family online Monday morning in English and Spanish, praising the late lawmaker as a 'defender of the silent and oppressed.' 'Lincoln's profound love for the United States and his relentless commitment to the cause of a free Cuba guided him throughout his life and his 24 years in elected public service, including 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives,' the statement read. 'We will miss him infinitely.' A public memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date, according to the family statement. The late Diaz-Balart was the architect behind Congress enshrining the long-standing U.S. embargo against Cuba. He was born in Havana, but the prominent political family moved to the U.S. after Fidel Castro seized power in 1959. He was chair emeritus of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, which he cofounded in 2003. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
03-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dies at 70, family says
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Republican who represented a district along Florida's Treasure Coast from 1993 to 2011, has died. Diaz-Balart, 70, was the brother of current Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.), who posted a statement from the family online Monday morning in English and Spanish, praising the late lawmaker as a 'defender of the silent and oppressed.' 'Lincoln's profound love for the United States and his relentless commitment to the cause of a free Cuba guided him throughout his life and his 24 years in elected public service, including 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives,' the statement read. 'We will miss him infinitely.' A public memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date, according to the family statement. The late Diaz-Balart was the architect behind Congress enshrining the long-standing U.S. embargo against Cuba. He was born in Havana, but the prominent political family moved to the U.S. after Fidel Castro seized power in 1959. He was chair emeritus of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, which he cofounded in 2003.
CBS News
03-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Former Florida U.S. Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart dies at 70
Former U.S. Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a fierce advocate for Cuban democracy and immigrant rights, has passed away at the age of 70. His brother, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), confirmed the in a statement Monday on behalf of the family. "It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lincoln Díaz-Balart," the family stated. Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1954, Díaz-Balart dedicated his career to public service, spending 24 years in elected office, including 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented South Florida's Cuban-American community from 1993 to 2011, working to push for democratic reforms in Cuba and to support immigrant communities in the U.S. One of his most significant legislative achievements was authoring the democracy requirement for lifting U.S. sanctions against Cuba, ensuring that sanctions would not be lifted unless the Cuban government met specific democratic conditions. Additionally, he played a crucial role in creating the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), which granted legal residency to thousands of immigrants fleeing instability in their home countries. Díaz-Balart was also a co-founder of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI), an organization dedicated to promoting Hispanic leadership and public policy engagement. His influence extended beyond politics, as he remained a staunch advocate for human rights and democracy throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cristina, his son Daniel, daughter-in-law Estefania, and grandsons Lincoln Daniel and Edwin Rafael. He also leaves behind his brothers Rafael, Jose, and Mario, along with their families. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Lincoln Gabriel, who passed away in 2013. The family stated, "We will miss him infinitely." A public memorial mass will be announced in the coming days.
