Cuba : Issues for Congress

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Describes economic and political conditions in Cuba, including the human rights situation. Reviews U.S. policy toward Cuba, focusing on the period from 1996 to the present, including issues of Cuba...

Describes economic and political conditions in Cuba, including the human rights situation. Reviews U.S. policy toward Cuba, focusing on the period from 1996 to the present, including issues of Cuba's 1996 downing of two U.S. civilian aircraft, the Helms/Burton legislation (the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act), proposals to ease restrictions on food and medical exports and travel, drug interdiction cooperation, terrorism, Radio and TV Marti, Russian intelligence operations in Cuba, and migration. Lists legislative issues in the 106th and 107th Congresses.

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