To appreciate the current state of U.S.-Cuba relations it must be seen in the context of more than two hundred years of history during which the United States has been consistently unwilling to accept Cuban accomplishments and the nation’s right to sovereignty and independence. Cuba, while a Spanish possession, was for a hundred years the […]

Notes1 FOREIGN INVESTMENT TO DATE Compared to the previous year, “opportunities” for business in Cuba seem to have experienced renewed international attention. This is the likely result of a redoubling of public relations’ efforts by the Cuban government together with the Pope’s January 1998 visit, several high-profile visits and events held in Cuba and considerable […]

Let me tell you that I feel rather awkward to address the “Cubans” (Cubans?) in English, but as I am a law abiding man, I accept the rules of the game. Hence, I know that what I am going to say may be a little daring to say the least, so let me start with […]

Notes1 Cuba and Mexico share many characteristics. Historically, both were Spanish colonies and are now both post-revolutionary countries. Geographically, the countries are close neighbours within Latin America and they are situated next to the United States. While Mexico and the United States maintain friendly relations, relations between Cuba and the United States are severely strained. […]