The Reasons Why Cuban Government Permits Non Cuban Workers From The United States And Other Nations

After it became officially globally acknowledged that Cuba was in fact a communist state and was being led through a dictatorship run by Castro, it did not take long before powerful enemies and essential allies were formed. The act of seizing all foreign land with none or very little compensation was received with great hostility amongst those who lost in their property through this process, and probably the reaction that had the biggest impact on Cuba’s economy was that of the US. Castro’s communistic policies did not of course help calm this resentment and also took part in leading to the establishment of trade embargos with Cuba from the US. This meant that Cuba would now lose a very valuable buyer of their precious sugar, [5] but they did however gain another one, a powerful nation that shared quite similar Marxist ideals and were quick to form an alliance with the Cubans, the USSR.

To begin, it is important to know about the history of Cuba to fully comprehend how things came to be as they are today. Since the Conquest and Colonization Era (1492-1898), many of the prominent European countries and the powerful neighbor to the north of Cuba, the United States of America, have attempted to take control of the land. It first began with the Spanish conquistadors, specifically Diego Velázquez, who was the first to explore and settle the land. Up until the end of the 19th century, the Spanish monarch was the authoritative figure overseeing the land and

Current events in Cuba have caught a lot of attention, as we witness a historical shift in

Although many Cubans refused to accept any offers, the wars for independence still broke out in 1895. The U.S. declared war on Spain on April 25,1898. The U.S. defeated Spain and Cuba was officially granted independence and lived as an independent republic on January 1st, 1898. Although the taste of freedom might be sweet to many native Cubans, there is no doubt that all Cuban government in

Indeed, many people including me, have heard about the embargo that the U.S. had against Cuba for more than half a century or the way people have limitations with food and supplies, but we didn’t really have to see the bigger picture of the problem through media nowadays. The ration system and dictatorship of the country contribute immensely to the degree of poverty experienced in the nation. Deviance and crime is well practiced by many people due to the extreme levels of poverty and all of that is unfortunately just creating instability, fear and discomfort among

Over the course of the semester, I gained great knowledge about Cuba, including many factors that have influenced the way its current society functions. There are many different components that helped configure Cuba’s history and the customs and traditions that Cubans still follow today. Some of the specific factors I find have heavily influenced Cuban culture are: economy, race, wealth, religion, and cultural traditions. Like many countries, Cubans were directly affected by religious beliefs and culture. Cuba became the center of the world’s attention in 1492 when Christopher Columbus set sail for Asia, only to land in what was then declared the New World.

Arguably the most prolific figure in Cuban history, Jose Martí’s image is projected everywhere from monuments to money in small villages and big cities. His legacy has been used as a pillar for countless political parties since his death, as his words have been tailored and framed to align with various parties’ beliefs. The structure and practices of the 1959 revolutionary government do not coincide with Martí’s vision for Cuba on a political, economic and social level. Martí believed in democratic principles as well as equality and independence for all of Cuba, and since the Castro regime assumed power in 1959, Cuba experienced economic ruin, oppression of its citizens and political dictatorship due to the negligence of said principles. Although

In April 1895, Maceo, Marti, and Gomez landed in Cuba to begin the second War of Independence. In 1898, with the rebels largely in control of the island, the United States used the explosion of the USS Maine in the Havana harbor to begin hostilities against Spain, starting the Spanish-American War.

     The year following the Ten Years' War brought about the start of another attempt to gain independence for Cuba. The "Little War" began on August 29, 1879 and only lasted until September1880. La Guerra Chiquita, as it was known in Cuba, failed badly. It was followed by several other minor revolts which eventually led up to Cuba's second war for independence in 1895.

Hubert Humphrey once said “National isolation breeds national neurosis”. The island country of Cuba has been under an embargo banning trade to and from the U.S. for over 54 years. Subsequently the country of Cuba has faced debt and poverty. The embargo on Cuba is controversial because the U.N. has called to end the embargo, but the U.S has rejected their advice.

Perhaps the most well known aspect of Cuba is its government. Cuba is socialist republic that is controlled by the Cuban Communist Party, which is currently headed by Raul Castro12. The head of the communist party is responsible for selecting twenty-five individuals to lead the programs. This group then creates organizations that encompass every demographic of Cuban society, over 80% of the Cuba’s population is a member of one of these groups and, in turn, these organizations allow Cuba to spread Communist rhetoric more quickly27. Encompassing the rest of the Executive branch is a Council of Ministers and Council of State. The Council of Ministers is basically Cuba’s cabinet, which has the basic task of implementing policy created by the National

Three years prior to the Spanish-American war in 1898, Cuba was in the midsts of a war to gain independence from Spain; called the Cuban War of Independence. The United States were slightly involved in this conflict but on the outskirts of it. Economically and politically unstable

This week’s readings followed the perspectives of the United States and Cuba through multiple transitions of power throughout the mid-20th century and late 21st century. U.S. policies implemented by the various presidents over this sixty-year span were unable to solve previous hegemonic and interventionist ideologies. On the other hand, Cuba pre- and post-Cold War was a growing power that gave voice and representation to nations who had been previously colonized and dominated by bigger superpowers. Cuba wanted to end ties with the United States, a nation who had been instrumental in preventing their goals and fight for their struggles. Fidel Castro represented the legitimacy of Cuban goals and pursuits of nationalism across the world. On the

Illustrate the changes that have occurred in Cuba since the breakdown of the Soviet Union at the end of the 1980’s and this has affected Cuba’s current situation.

Castro’s involvement with the foreign and domestic politics during the early Cold War period greatly influenced the outcome of the Cuban Revolution. Without the actions taken by foreign powers like the United States and Russia, some events on the domestic front may have had very different results. It is important to understand how every nation’s foreign policies can influence more than just one other nation, and this was especially true for Cuba. It was this mix and chain of events which produced the communist Cuba that we are familiar with today.