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C U B A W I T H O T H E R C O U N T R I E S
B R I T T N E Y W E B E R
Diplomatic Relationships
Cuba’s Relationship
United States
Cuba
Venezuela China
South America’s affiliation with Cuba
President Hugo Chavez has created a strong alliance between Venezuela and Cuba
In turn for 30,000 trained medical specialists, Chavez exchanges 90,000 barrels of petroleum a day to Cuba
This has increased tension between the two and Washington
Venezuela's commerce with Cuba has had the most dramatic change in the western hemisphere
Cuba’s first leading trade partner
China’s interest in Cuba
first ties between the two countries dates back to nearly 45 years ago
China’s interest in Cuba could be the best help for their tortured economy
Second largest trading partner for Cuba
China pledged to invest millions into Cuba’s petroleum exploration, nickel, and agriculture
In 2001, an agreement was signed that China funded Havana an interest free $6.5 million
200 million dollars was also credited for telecommunication expansion and modernization
There are many actions taken to mend the relationship such as China being the first approved tourist destination for Cubans in 2003
United States’ Connection with Cuba
U.S. seems to be the only country not willing to talk with Cuba
A trade embargo is in place
The unwillingness of the U.S. to regain relationship with Cuba may hurt post Castro
Sources
Capio, Christopher. "The United States-Cuba Relationship: Time for a Change?." Distribution A. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.
Erikson, Daniel P. "Cuba and China: The New Face of an Old Relationship." AllBusiness. N.p., 22 Sept. 2006. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.