Consequences of the
Election
for Cuba Travel and
Educational Exchange
President Trump
·
Destroyed cruises to Cuba
·
Blocked flights from the US to
regional cities
·
Terminated group tours
·
Forbad Americans to use all hotels
·
Blocked most independent travel
·
Impeded cultural exchanges and
conferences
·
Prevented faculty led introductory
trips for students
· Frustrated Cuban travel to the US for family visits and immigration, for study and for professional exchanges by closing consular authority
·
Restricted remittances and family
investments
·
Minimized US governmental contact
and impact by emptying the embassy
·
Opened the door to greater Russian
and Chinese presence and influence
Vice President Biden
·
Has promised to undo this damage
· Makes possible passage of Leahy/McGovern legislation to end all restrictions on travel, opening normal tourism and resort holidays
·
Supports economic reforms and
private sector growth initiated by Cuba.
· Will multiply cultural exchanges like Jill Biden's visit to Camaguey and Havana,
Make your own choice, but don’t
forget to vote!
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