C U B A W I T H O T H E R C O U N T R I E S

B R I T T N E Y W E B E R

Diplomatic Relationships

Cuba’s Relationship

United States

Cuba

Venezuela China

South America’s affiliation with Cuba

President Hugo Chavez has created a strong alliance between Venezuela and Cuba

In turn for 30,000 trained medical specialists, Chavez exchanges 90,000 barrels of petroleum a day to Cuba

This has increased tension between the two and Washington

Venezuela's commerce with Cuba has had the most dramatic change in the western hemisphere

Cuba’s first leading trade partner

China’s interest in Cuba

first ties between the two countries dates back to nearly 45 years ago

China’s interest in Cuba could be the best help for their tortured economy

Second largest trading partner for Cuba

China pledged to invest millions into Cuba’s petroleum exploration, nickel, and agriculture

In 2001, an agreement was signed that China funded Havana an interest free $6.5 million

200 million dollars was also credited for telecommunication expansion and modernization

There are many actions taken to mend the relationship such as China being the first approved tourist destination for Cubans in 2003

United States’ Connection with Cuba

U.S. seems to be the only country not willing to talk with Cuba

A trade embargo is in place

The unwillingness of the U.S. to regain relationship with Cuba may hurt post Castro

Sources

Capio, Christopher. "The United States-Cuba Relationship: Time for a Change?." Distribution A. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.

Erikson, Daniel P. "Cuba and China: The New Face of an Old Relationship." AllBusiness. N.p., 22 Sept. 2006. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.