So the US has a Naval base in Cuba?
And it has a trade embargo with Cuba?
And Castro is still in charge?
So Castro has let the US into Cuba?
Can someone please verify the above, because its a bit confusing.
There's no need to be confused.... Google is your friend.
Yes, the U.S. has been in Guantanamo Bay since before there was a lease... 1898. I was assigned there from January 1976 through July 1977, flying Search and Rescue.
Yes, there is a trade embargo with Cuba. I think that the best way to democratize Cuba is to lift the embargo and allow trade and tourism.
Castro has stepped down and Raul Castro is the official head of the Government, but you can bet he dances to Fidel's tune.
The lease with Cuba expired in 2002... But the U.S. will not be leaving anytime soon. Castro cut off fresh water decades ago, and he stopped Cubans from holding jobs on the base (through attrition). He hasn't used a nickel of the "rent" paid to a special account.