Conclusions

Cuba has had a troubled economy since the embargo was implemented in 1961. Up until that point Cuba relied on the U.S. for nearly 70% of its trade and tourism.  Another major set back occurred thirty years later when the Soviet Union collapsed. Once again, Cuba had about 70% of its income based on trade agreements with one country, this time with the Soviet Union. Cuba's economy fell once more into a state of crisis. Cuba regained some of what they lost in the years following. Then in 1992, when the U.S. Congress passed the Cuba Democracy Act, Cuba struggled even more with its economy. This situation in Cuba continues today.

We hope that this information motivates you to find out more information on the issue and helps you draw your own conclusions on the development of a fair and human policy toward Cuba.

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Cecilia Barrenecha, Karyssa Miller and Mabel Parra 

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