Roberta S. Jacobson: “Venezuelans need to talk to Venezuelans.”

We absolutely believe that they have to be heard. They are a very important voice.

Our goal is to do everything that we can to ensure that Cubans have the right to determine their own future, to make their own decisions.

We will continue to encourage our allies to take every public and private opportunity to support respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

You have seen a 21 percent increase in tax revenue because of fiscal reform and closing of the budget gap.