We leased the base and that will be coming to a close shortly
The United States controls the land on both sides of the southern part of Guantánamo Bay (Bahía de Guantánamo in Spanish) under a lease set up in the wake of the 1898 Spanish-American War. The Cuban government denounces the lease on grounds that article 52 of the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties voids treaties procured by force or its threatened use.
2006-08-01 15:51:27
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answer #1
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answered by cantcu 7
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The United States leases the Guantanamo Naval Base from Cuba, under the terms of the Cuban-American Treaty of 1903. Although the Castro govermnent doesn't recognize the treaty, it has made no attempt to take the base (as the United States would consider it to be an act of war).
2006-08-01 23:01:26
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answered by Patrick 3
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first of all... cuba is not a communist country, but to answer your question, the U.S. signed a contract regarding Guantanamo with Cuba's president before Fidel and his revolution took over. Fidel did not has not tried to break the contract,
2006-08-01 23:04:35
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answered by stanstheemann 2
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Cuba leased the land to the US back, pre Castro.
2006-08-01 22:47:09
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answered by Anonymous
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The US always had that base, just like there's bases all over the world, but when Castro came into power he wanted the US out. The US refused, and Castro didn't attempt to kick us out. He knows his armed forces' strength...
2006-08-01 22:47:03
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answered by moleman 3
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We had a 99 year lease. Fidel comes out and fixes the plumbing and toilets occasionally. Nice landlord.
2006-08-01 22:57:32
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answered by kristycordeaux 5
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We bought that land from them. That why if you watched the movie a Few Good Men they have to protect themselves from their neighbor.
2006-08-01 22:47:20
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answered by crackheaddoc 1
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We own that land. Not sure, but I think we got it in the Spanish-American War.
2006-08-01 22:46:00
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answered by meathead76 6
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I want to see Castro try to remove us. That would be funny!
2006-08-01 22:55:26
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answered by Camping Chick 3
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