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This document is a translated report titled 'Cuba in its new stage: SWOT Analysis,' dated November 8, 2015, prepared for the International Foundation for Freedom. It outlines the diplomatic thawing between the US and Cuba initiated by the Obama administration and provides comparative economic statistics for Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico (Overview of the Spanish Antilles). The text serves as an introduction to a SWOT analysis intended to help decision-makers assess investment opportunities in Cuba, though the document cuts off after the first point under 'Strengths.' It bears a House Oversight Bates stamp.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Donna Lee Hicks | Translator |
Listed in the header as the translator of the document.
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| Ike Eisenhower | Former US President |
Mentioned in historical context regarding the 1961 diplomatic interruption.
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| Fidel Castro | Former Cuban Leader |
Mentioned in historical context regarding the 1961 diplomatic interruption.
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| Barack Obama | US President |
Mentioned for requesting the lifting of the embargo and announcing the thawing of relations.
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| John Kerry | US Secretary of State |
Mentioned for requesting the lifting of the economic embargo.
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| John F. Kennedy | Former US President |
Mentioned as the one who imposed the economic embargo in 1962.
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| Raúl Castro | President of Cuba |
Mentioned for announcing the thawing of relations simultaneously with Obama.
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Organizations (3)
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| Fundación Internacional para la Libertad |
Organization associated with the document title.
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| sdlanguagesolutions.com |
Website listed in the translator's header block.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025094'.
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Timeline (3 events)
1961-01-03
Diplomatic relations between US and Cuba interrupted.
Washington / Havana
2014-12-17
Thawing of relations announced simultaneously by Presidents Obama and Castro.
Unknown
2015-08-14
United States flag was raised in Havana, formally reestablishing diplomatic relations.
Havana, Cuba
Locations (8)
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Location listed in the document header.
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Capital of Cuba, mentioned regarding flag raising and diplomatic visits.
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Country involved in diplomatic relations.
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Subject of the SWOT analysis.
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US capital mentioned in historical context.
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Compared to Cuba in market size and statistics.
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Included in the 'Overview of the Spanish Antilles' comparison.
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Region mentioned.
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Relationships (2)
The thawing announced simultaneously by Presidents Barack Obama and Raúl Castro
The President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his Secretary of State, John Kerry
Key Quotes (2)
"It will not be my function to recommend what should be done, but rather to place certain data and basic elements on the table for decision-makers."Source
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"The perception is that Cuba... again opens itself up to international trade and relations."Source
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Translated by Donna Lee Hicks
Cédula 001-1203435-0
Tel.: [REDACTED] Celular: [REDACTED]
E-mail: [REDACTED]
www.sdlanguagesolutions.com
RPE No. 30793
Cédula 001-1203435-0
Tel.: [REDACTED] Celular: [REDACTED]
E-mail: [REDACTED]
www.sdlanguagesolutions.com
RPE No. 30793
Cuba in its new stage: SWOT Analysis
Fundación Internacional para la Libertad (“International Foundation for Freedom”)
New York, 8 November 2015
Fundación Internacional para la Libertad (“International Foundation for Freedom”)
New York, 8 November 2015
On August 14th, 2015, the United States flag was raised in Havana, formally reestablishing diplomatic
Relations between the United States and Cuba, which had been interrupted since January 3rd, 1961,
some 54 years ago, when Ike Eisenhower was in power in Washington and Fidel Castro in Havana.
Relations between the United States and Cuba, which had been interrupted since January 3rd, 1961,
some 54 years ago, when Ike Eisenhower was in power in Washington and Fidel Castro in Havana.
The President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his Secretary of State, John Kerry, among many
other personalities, have requested the lifting of the economic embargo imposed on Cuba by John F.
Kennedy in 1962, in the midst of the Cold War, and in recent days through Havana have come Germans,
French, Dutch, and Spaniards to propose bridges to the Island.
other personalities, have requested the lifting of the economic embargo imposed on Cuba by John F.
Kennedy in 1962, in the midst of the Cold War, and in recent days through Havana have come Germans,
French, Dutch, and Spaniards to propose bridges to the Island.
The perception is that Cuba, the largest of the thirteen markets in the Caribbean and with the largest
population, followed very closely by the Dominican Republic, again opens itself up to international trade
and relations.
population, followed very closely by the Dominican Republic, again opens itself up to international trade
and relations.
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Overview of the Spanish Antilles
Cuba: 110,860 Km2 – 11,031,000 inhabitants – GDP per capita (PPP) US$10,200.
Dominican Republic - 46,670 km2 – 10,349,741 inhabitants – GDP per capita (PPP) US$12,800
Puerto Rico: 13,790 km2 – 3,620,897 inhabitants – GDP per capital (PPP) US$16,300
For purposes of brevity and objectivity, given the composition of this audience, I’m going to employ the
structure of the so-called SWOT analysis for contributing to the business decision of investing in that
market, refraining from doing so, or awaiting greater clarity and better times. It will not be my function
to recommend what should be done, but rather to place certain data and basic elements on the table for
decision-makers. They will know what is best for them to do.
structure of the so-called SWOT analysis for contributing to the business decision of investing in that
market, refraining from doing so, or awaiting greater clarity and better times. It will not be my function
to recommend what should be done, but rather to place certain data and basic elements on the table for
decision-makers. They will know what is best for them to do.
The SWOT analysis, as we know, lists the positive Strengths, the present Opportunities, the Weaknesses
perceived, and the Threats detected.
perceived, and the Threats detected.
Strengths
1. The thawing announced simultaneously by Presidents Barack Obama and Raúl Castro
last December 17th, to which are added the various steps taken by both governments in
last December 17th, to which are added the various steps taken by both governments in
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