Vic Mellor, a Republican congressional candidate from Rhode Island and former aide to Gen. Mike Flynn, has taken on the role of a self-appointed envoy to Cuba. On June 6, Mellor returned to Boston Logan airport after a trip to Havana where he delivered humanitarian supplies and met with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. Despite his intentions, the U.S. State Department confirmed that Mellor is not authorized to act on behalf of the government. Mellor claims his trip was motivated by requests from business leaders within the newly formed National Cuban-American Chamber of Commerce, which seeks political change in Cuba. During his meetings with Rodriguez Castro, known as 'El Cangrejo', Mellor learned about the younger Castro's vision for Cuba's future and his confidence in the need for policy updates. Mellor acknowledged his lack of diplomatic experience but expressed a belief in fostering dialogue between the U.S. and Cuba for mutual prosperity. His engagement with the Castro family has drawn scrutiny from those advocating for a change in Cuba's leadership.