§ 6007. Policy toward a democratic Cuban Government

• (a) The President may waive the requirements of section 6005 of this title if the President determines and reports to the Congress that the Government of Cuba—
  • (1) has held free and fair elections conducted under internationally recognized observers;
  • (2) has permitted opposition parties ample time to organize and campaign for such elections, and has permitted full access to the media to all candidates in the elections;
  • (3) is showing respect for the basic civil liberties and human rights of the citizens of Cuba;
  • (4) is moving toward establishing a free market economic system; and
  • (5) has committed itself to constitutional change that would ensure regular free and fair elections that meet the requirements of paragraph (2).
• (b) If the President makes a determination under subsection (a), the President shall take the following actions with respect to a Cuban Government elected pursuant to elections described in subsection (a):
  • (1) To encourage the admission or reentry of such government to international organizations and international financial institutions.
  • (2) To provide emergency relief during Cuba’s transition to a viable economic system.
  • (3) To take steps to end the United States trade embargo of Cuba.