Florida Congressman Quits Spain Caucus Over Government’s Israel Policies

In a letter addressed to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the Florida Republican said he made the decision reluctantly, noting Spain’s longstanding historical, cultural, and economic ties to the United States and to South Florida.

“As a proud Cuban-American and a steadfast defender of democracy, international security, and the U.S. alliance network, I did not make this decision lightly,” Giménez wrote.

He said he has spent much of his career working to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Spain but argued that recent actions by Sánchez’s government made it impossible for him to continue serving in the caucus.