By james art 
A new billboard installed at the intersection of 167 and the palm, in HialeahIt responds to the recently placed against Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the three Cuban-American congressmen.
The poster shows the faces of Fidel Castro, Raul Castro, Miguel Diaz-Canel, Nicholas Maduro, Hugo Chavez and Daniel Ortega, along with the English message: “True traitors – to their people. To freedom. To human rights. (Los Verdaderos Traidores – A Sus Pueblos. A La Libertad. A Los Derechos Humanos).
Initiative would be funded by more than 180 Cubans with immigration status of the I-220A.
This is a direct response to another Billboard placed days earlier by a democratic organizationWho accuses Marco Rubio, Maria Elvira Salazar, Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos Gimenes for being “traitors to immigrants”.
“We feel outrage. We responded with the truth: the real traitors are those communist regimes that forced us to run from our countries,” Lianette Perez said, one of the promoters of the new campaign, in comments to TeleMundo 51S
The billboard, which caused disputes, was part of a campaign calling for Republican legislators to defend the temporary protective status (TPS) for thousands of immigrants.
However, the Cubans with the I-220A-Status, which does not provide a work permit or path to residence-solidify that such a campaign does not represent them.
“We are very grateful to those congressmen. They raised their voice for us from the beginning,” “ He noted.
The group strives to emphasize the immigration situation of those who live in a legally limb, without access to benefits or healthy immigration protection.
They claim that their action is not guided by the guerrilla interests, but rather, as a recognition of those who consider to be allies in their struggle.
“My life is not what I would like to be … but it’s not a waste of time. It’s time to fight for our legalization and for the freedom of Cuba,” said Yoslain Gonzalez, also under the status of the I-220A, to the cited environment.
The organizers have already communicated with the offices of the mentioned members of the Congress and have announced a rally to Capitol on April 25 at 9:00 am.Where they will continue to require a legal decision for their cases.
Both billboards remain visible at different points in Miami-Dadd County, in what some already call “The Billboard War.”
Frequently asked questions about the Hialeah billboard dispute
What message did the new Billboard in Hyalia have betrayed?
The new Billboard in Hyalia shows the faces of Fidel Castro, Raul Castro, Miguel Diaz-Canel, Nicholas Maduro, Hugo Chavez and Daniel Ortegatogether with the message “True traitors – of their people. For freedom. For human rights.”
What is the purpose of the Hyallea billboard?
The billboard is a direct response to another placed earlier by a democratic organizationwho accused Cuban-American politicians of being “traitors to immigrants.” The new billboard aims to emphasize the leaders of communist regimes as real traitors.
Who funds the new billboard in Hialeah?
The banner is funded by over 180 Cubans who have immigration status of the I-220AS These individuals seek to raise awareness of their immigration situation and to express their gratitude to the members of the Cuban-American Congress, which they consider to be allies in their struggle.
What is the immigration status of the I-220A?
The status of the I-220A is a condition for immigration that does not provide permission to work or path to permanent residence. Cubans with this status live in a legally limb and do not have access to solid immigration benefits or protectionS