Diaz-Balart mourns the loss of one of Cuba's great heroes, Laura Pollan

Miami, FL– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement on the death of Laura Pollan, founder of the Ladies in White. Diaz-Balart comments:

"I am deeply grieved to hear of the passing of Laura Pollan, the courageous founder of the Ladies in White. Laura founded the Ladies in White ten years ago when her husband, Hector Maseda, was imprisoned. Since then, the Ladies in White has brought international attention to the unjust imprisonment and harsh prison conditions that Cuba's brave pro-democracy dissidents have suffered at the hands of the Castro regime. While I mourn the loss of one of Cuba's great heroes, I am tremendously grateful that Laura Pollan's leadership and unshakable resolve have left an enduring legacy that undoubtedly will hasten freedom to the Cuban people."