2006-07-19 08:44:46 · 16 answers · asked by HONEY 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
In 1934, the US acquired a "perminant lease" on the Bay, this was way before Castro. Since coming to power in 1959, Cuban president Fidel Castro has refused to cash all but the very first rent cheque in protest. But the United States makes much of that cheque, arguing that its cashing signifies Havana's ratification of the lease — and that ratification by the new government renders moot any questions about violations of sovereignty and illegal military occupation.
So basically because Casto cashed the first check, we hold legal rights until he contests the lease in 2010.
2006-07-19 08:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by magerious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
American occupation of Guantanamo Bay was a product of the American request during the days prior to Fidel Castro when it acquired part of Cuba. Thus, the occupation of Guantanamo bay was legal because it had a historic right.
2006-07-19 15:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An agreement was signed with Cuba in 1903 that allowed the United states to maintain a nacal base in Guantanamo bay!
2006-07-19 09:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guantanamo Bay belongs to the U.S. government. We leased it from the former owners of Cuba, and the new government must recognize it.
2006-07-19 11:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by Black Sabbath 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But if you go to Guantánamo you won't be outside the US jurisdiction. Gitmo is leased to the US as part of the deal to defuse a serious nuclear threat back in the 60s when you guys made the terrible mistake of turning your backs to the Cuban experiment.
2006-07-19 12:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prior to castro, the U.S. was granted a lease. Once castro dies, Cuba will likely be opened up again, and another "socialist paradise" will make it's way to the ash heap of history.
2006-07-19 08:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jolly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had that base there before Castro came along. The Cubans were never strong enough to even think about kicking us off. We would have leveled him.
2006-07-19 08:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to Cuba if you have certain occupations (ex. if are a journalist or work for a charity).
2006-07-19 08:56:03 · answer #8 · answered by Testika Filch Milquetoast 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to go there?
Oh! What a nice prison! I think I'll spend my summer vacation here. Any nice restaurants or hotels here? What do we do for fun?
2006-07-19 08:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot be an American u are 2 smart!!!!!
2006-07-19 08:49:04 · answer #10 · answered by sangoma43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋