Raul Castro gave a speech commemorating the 56th anniversary of the Cuban revolution on Sunday. He mostly acknowledged the global financial crisis, and how the Cuban government will be adjusting to deal with it. As exports are down, and the price of imports, such as food are up, the Cuban economy is making due regardless of the U.S. embargo since 1962.
The Cuban people, as previously noted, have been dealing with a hamstrung economy for nearly 60 years. They have made it through this disadvantage and will weather the global economic storm as well. The Cuban government has informed businesses that they must cut energy consumption or face sanctions.
I am personally a champion of the Cuban government. Although they have committed numerous acts of human rights, so has the U.S. (I'm willing to debate anyone on this topic if interested.) Should the U.S. embargo against Cuba be removed? I think yes. What has it done, other than hamstring millions of people from reaching their full potential? Cuba is still a communist country, and a Castro is still in office. Obviously this policy has worked like a charm.
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