The US Embargo on Cuba

According to IFCO / 2011 Peace Prize, about 100 tons of humanitarian aid caravans arrived in Cuba (Caravan) in commemoration of the 20th anniversary. The United States hopes to meet the special requirements for embargoes to come into effect, including the following rules. In exchange for restrictions on remittances, Havana requires small and medium enterprises to support, all Cuban citizens provide better living conditions, never travel to Cuba nor promote human rights.

Introduction In 1959, Cubarecece imported 74% from the United States and America exported 65%. On February 3, 1962, the US imposed a comprehensive embargo on Cuba, and the trade between the two countries was completely ended. This embargo is still present and continues to exist even after more than 40 years have passed. - Relationship between Cuba and Latin America Introduction The Cuban revolution in 1959 not only influenced Cuba itself but also had a strong influence on the international relations of the island. This is especially true for relations with Latin America. Forty years after the revolution, responding to Cuba in Latin American countries, collapse of diplomatic relations with the island, and restructuring subsequent relations.

In 1962, Cuba nationalized the property owned by American citizens and companies, so the United States imposed almost complete embargo on Cuba's island countries (Eckstein 1980: 255). Due to the blockade, Cuba has been separated from commercial, economic and financial terms, and its dependence on trade and financial aid with the Soviet Union has increased (Hamilton 2002: 21). Then in 1992 the US Congress passed the Torricelli Act (Hamilton 2002: 25) aimed at hindering trade between Cuba and other countries. The Torricelli Act includes sanctions stipulating that foreign affiliates of US companies make illegal transactions with Cuba (Barry 2000: 152). In sanctions measures, the provision of trade of foodstuffs and medicines to the Cubans, one of the few embargoes in the world, is also included, and the health of the people of Cuba has been severely affected (Barry 2000: 151 ).