Summary
Council weighed in on federal foreign policy, urging the removal of Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list and an end to the embargo. Dozens of residents testified on both sides — some citing the humanitarian crisis on the island, others saying Council should focus on Philadelphia's own crises.
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Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Supporters say Cuban civilians and Cuban-American Philadelphians; opponents argue the city's attention and resources should stay home.
Critics, including Kensington residents who testified, say symbolic foreign-policy resolutions distract from local crises like the drug markets and disinvestment in their neighborhoods.
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