Cuban Exile Organizations Honor Ambassador Mike Hammer

The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Cuba, Mike Hammer, was honored with the title Ambassador of the Cuban Exile during a visit to the permanent exhibition at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora.

The recognition, granted by exile organizations, highlights Ambassador Hammer’s extraordinary work as a diplomat in Cuba in defense of human rights, freedom, and democracy, and in support of the establishment of the rule of law.

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“His unwavering voice, steadfast commitment, and courage are a beacon of hope for millions of Cubans yearning for a free country,” reads the plaque, signed by Marcell Felipe, President of the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora and the Inspira America Foundation; Rafael Montalvo, President of the Brigade 2506 Bay of Pigs Veterans Association; Orlando Gutiérrez, Coordinator of the Assembly of the Cuban Resistance; Rosa María Payá, General Coordinator of Cuba Decide; María Werlau, Executive Director of Cuba Archive; Sylvia Iriondo, President of MAR for Cuba; and Tony Costa, President of the Cuban Human Rights Foundation.