U.S. aircraft carrier enters Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba

U.S. aircraft carrier enters Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba



U.S. aircraft carrier enters Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba

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9 thoughts on “U.S. aircraft carrier enters Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba

  1. U.S. EXPLOITATION and ownership of Cuban industries helped U.S. corporations make great profits. By the early 20th century, U.S. companies controlled large parts (70%, 80,%, and 90%) of Cuba’s economy:
    sugar plantations, railroads, utilities, banks, and mining, The U.S. bought most of Cuban's sugar exports and the EXPLOITATION OF CUBA helped the US to dominated the sugar industry. The large profits came AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CUBAN POPULATION. AS THE CUBANS LIVED IN ABJECT POVERTY. AFTER Fidel Castro the U.S. was NO LONGER able to EXPLOIT the Cuban island. This UNJUST economic dominance meant that large profits flowed to U.S. corporations, businesses and investors rather than help and remaining in Cuba. Although the sugar industry generated wealth, Cubans did not benefit because of the exploitation. Working under these difficult conditions and EXPLOITATION created the perfect environment for Fidel Castro to rise to power. This relationship amounted to economic exploitation because Cuba’s economy became heavily dependent on the United States, limiting Cuba’s economic INDEPENDENCE and concentrating wealth in the hands of FOREIGN COMPANIES and a small Cuban elite.

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