Sec. 6. Latin American or Caribbean country defined
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In this Act, the term Latin American or Caribbean country — means— a country in the Caribbean Sea, South America, or Central America; and Mexico; and except as provided in subsection (b), does not include Cuba or Venezuela. The term Latin American or Caribbean country shall include Cuba or Venezuela if the Secretary of State determines and certifies to Congress that— the government of such country— has held free and fair presidential and legislative elections, as determined by independent international observers, and subsequent elections are scheduled; respects and upholds human rights; is taking significant steps to privatize its economy and institute a free market; permits the international community to provide humanitarian, governance, and economic development assistance; has freed all unlawfully detained United States citizens, legal permanent residents, and political prisoners; and has expelled all security services from foreign adversaries from the country; and the prior authorities of such country have renounced their illegitimate claim to power.