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Cuba . Brooke Dalton & Paige Vines. International Affairs . USA/ Cuba Relations Fails to respond to Cuban freeing of dissidents (Did Cuba skew cause of dissidents d eath?) Embargo against Cuba/50 years of sanctions Travel ban against Cuba. Political Leaders .
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Cuba Brooke Dalton & Paige Vines
International Affairs USA/ Cuba Relations • Fails to respond to Cuban freeing of dissidents (Did Cuba skew cause of dissidents death?) • Embargo against Cuba/50 years of sanctions • Travel ban against Cuba
Political Leaders ”No matter what shape he's in, Fidel's influence will loom large over Cuba until he draws his last breath” (Castro returns to podium) Cuba lays foundation for a new leader • “President Castro, 79, had hinted that he might select a young up-and-comer to guide a post-Castro era”
Economics Changes Market • Cuba allows for a freer market • Tax cuts for private businesses Employment • Cuban’s working for themselves • Mass layoffs • Young Cuban’s looking for jobs
Social Individual Rights • Gay rights Health • Cigarettes • World health report Natural Issues • Drought http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2011/05/20/darlington.cuba.gay.rights.cnn?iref=allsearch