In the article, “American tourists want to see a Cuba that Cubans would rather leave behind”(2016), Albert Laguna points out that although Americans love Cuba for its “foreignness”, such as its lack of capitalism in the society, the Cubans would rather see changes in Cuba that can improve the living conditions on the island. Laguna supports his claim by describing the poor conditions in Cuba, including the high unemployment rate, high food price and corruption within the Cuban government, and explaining that the Cubans are desire for changes in their country. The author’s purpose is to inform the readers that instead of viewing Cuba as a place “So Near and Yet So Foreign”, readers should support changes that can bring a better future for the
