Cuban Diplomatic Relations Essay

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In 1961 The United States of America ended diplomatic relations and also launched an embargo against Cuba.This made it illegal for U.S based corporations to do business with Cuba. This event shaped the economy of Cuba, which was once run under the thumb of their now foe (USA). Since then, President Obama has made huge strides to repair ties with Cuba and its inhabitants leading to the opening of diplomatic relations with the island of Cuba.The opening of diplomatic affiliations will intuitively lead to the surge of the economy,Cuban government but not the people because of the new market they’ll receive the American people in tourism,trade & political gain. However, it will not change the way of life of any of the Cuban citizens because …show more content…
This may lead to a revolution of the communist based government because the citizens of Cuba migrated and came to the United States they received a taste of what it means to be independent and for yourself which completely contradicts the communist policies; where everyone must be the same,eat the same & live the same. Cuban’s have gone from hating presidents such as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush,who they have plastered on the “Wall of Cretin” to loving and embracing American and their culture because of President Obama;Cuban’s now wear clothing with the Americaamerican flag and wear clothing with the face of Obama. This …show more content…
However due its government structure the opening of diplomatic relations will not bring prosperity to the Cuban people. Fidel Castro and Raul Castro believe strongly in a communist society and have implemented those exact values into Cuba. This system does not allow a class system so everyone must be the same economically,socially,etc. So even though they’ll receive a large cash flow it will not lead to prosperity because communism does not allow people to earn more compensation for their sales because everyone must be classless and everything is owned by the

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