Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a notable Cuban-American Republican politician, passed away at the age of 70. He served nearly two decades in Congress representing South Florida, where he became known for his passionate opposition to Fidel Castro's regime and his advocacy for immigrant rights. His brother, U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, praised Lincoln's enduring legacy, which includes significant contributions such as the democracy requirement for lifting U.S. sanctions against Cuba and the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act. He is survived by his wife, son, and brothers.
Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a Cuban-American Republican politician who fiercely opposed Fidel Castro's regime and defended immigrants, died at 70, leaving a significant legacy.
His brother, U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, affirmed Lincoln’s achievements as a fighter for democracy in Cuba, describing him as a 'defender of the silenced and oppressed.'
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