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The cuban government projects that there is one computer for every 100 Cuban citizensand 40,000 Cubans (excluding students and tourists) have Internet access.
http://www.american.edu/carmel/ms4917a/Who Uses IT.htm

Extractions: Internet Diffusion ... About the Authors Information Technology in Cuba Who Uses IT? Introduction Although access to IT in Cuba has become available in universities, governmental agencies, foreign embassies and foreign business interest facilities, the average Cuban citizen does not have personal access to IT in Cuba for a variety of reasons including cost and lack of adequate infrastructure. Household IT Usage Estimates of Cuban computer usage vary widely by source. The Cuban government projects that there is one computer for every 100 Cuban citizens and 40,000 Cubans (excluding students and tourists) have Internet access. However, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recently estimated that 60,000 Cubans have Internet access . Public Internet access is still very limited, as users must prove they are engaged in research or belong to an accredited institution. Internet access is limited to those deemed to be involved with the country's growth and development. Access is voted upon by a government committee comprised of representatives from the Interior, Justice and Armed Forces ministries. The Cuban government is planning to sponsor Youth Computer Clubs that will provide Internet access to 150 youth clubs and more than 2,000 post offices.
IFEX Alert
ALERT UPDATE CJFE and Amnesty International Canada condemn cuban government's recentmoves against press freedom, urge Canadian government to pursue this with
http://www.ifex.org/alerts/view.html?id=4403
TITLE 22 , CHAPTER 69A , Sec. 6023.
(A). the nationalization, expropriation, or other seizure by the cuban governmentof ownership or control of property, on or after January 1, 1959 . (i).
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/22/6023.html

Extractions: US CODE COLLECTION TITLE 22 CHAPTER 69A > Sec. 6023. Prev Next Sec. 6023. - Definitions As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state The term ''agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given that term in section (b) of title Appropriate congressional committees The term ''appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. Commercial activity The term ''commercial activity'' has the meaning given that term in section (d) of title Confiscated As used in subchapters I and III of this chapter, the term ''confiscated'' refers to - (A) the nationalization, expropriation, or other seizure by the Cuban Government of ownership or control of property, on or after January 1, 1959 - (i) without the property having been returned or adequate and effective compensation provided; or
TITLE 22 , CHAPTER 69A , Sec. 6081.
The wrongful confiscation or taking of property belonging to United States nationalsby the cuban government, and the subsequent exploitation of this property
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/22/6081.html

Extractions: US CODE COLLECTION TITLE 22 CHAPTER 69A > Sec. 6081. Prev Next Sec. 6081. - Findings The Congress makes the following findings: Individuals enjoy a fundamental right to own and enjoy property which is enshrined in the United States Constitution. The wrongful confiscation or taking of property belonging to United States nationals by the Cuban Government, and the subsequent exploitation of this property at the expense of the rightful owner, undermines the comity of nations, the free flow of commerce, and economic development. Since Fidel Castro seized power in Cuba in 1959 - (A) he has trampled on the fundamental rights of the Cuban people; and (B) through his personal despotism, he has confiscated the property of - (i) millions of his own citizens; (ii) thousands of United States nationals; and (iii) thousands more Cubans who claimed asylum in the United States as refugees because of persecution and later became naturalized citizens of the United States. It is in the interest of the Cuban people that the Cuban Government respect equally the property rights of Cuban nationals and nationals of other countries.
DFN: Cuban Government Supporters Attack Dissidents
cuban government supporters attack dissidents by Luis Alberto Rivera, EasternFree Press Agency (APLO). The cuban government denied the allegations.
http://www.dfn.org/focus/cuba/santiago-attack.htm

Extractions: by Luis Alberto Rivera, Eastern Free Press Agency (APLO) (July 17, 2000) More than 30 dissidents who had gone to the waterfront of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba's second most populous city, to spread flowers commemorating those who died when the Cuban tugboat 13 de Marzo sank six years ago, faced off against approximately 80 government supporters who squared off against them. Residents say the government supporters are all members either of the Department of State Security (DSE) or of the Rapid Response Brigades, a government paramilitary group composed ostensibly of citizens who respond spontaneously to threats against the revolution. Police attack A peaceful demonstration in Cuba to commemorate the deaths of over 30 tugboat passengers turns ugly. The dissidents, who profess nonviolence, sang the national anthem throughout the ordeal, while their aggressors yelled "Shut up, whores" and also called them thieves and delinquents.
DFN: The Homeland Belongs To Us All
The cuban government ignores the word opposition. Those of us who do notshare its political stances or who just simply dont support it, are
http://www.dfn.org/voices/cuba/working/patria.htm

Extractions: letter of support to the four Working Group dissidents , or read more about the four dissidents The Cuban government ignores the word opposition. Those of us who do not share its political stances or who just simply dont support it, are considered enemies and any number of other scornful designations that it chooses to proclaim. Thus, they have also sought to give a new meaning to the word Nation that is distortedly linked to Revolution, Socialism and Homeland. They attempt to ignore the fact that Nation, by definition, is the country in which one is born.
Faces Of Cuba: Government
Cuban History, The Cuban Economy, Cuban geography, The Arts, The music scene, Thecuban government, Religion in Cuba, Family in Cuba, Food, Fun Quiz, Recreation inCuba,
http://64.78.50.150/codev/faces/government.htm
Cuba News: Cuban Government Protests U.S. Diplomats Pro-Democracy Stance; USINT
cuban government Protests US Diplomats ProDemocracy Stance; USINT Staffer Detainedat Airport. Chief of the US diplomatic mission in Cuba, Vicki Huddleston.
http://www.canfnet.org/News/archived/020215newsa.htm

Extractions: Chief of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Cuba, Vicki Huddleston According to a report in Thursday's, El Nuevo Herald , on February 13, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Relations (MINREX) summoned the Chief of the U.S. Interests Section , Vicki Huddleston, to its Havana headquarters to relay its strong objections to remarks made by Huddleston earlier in the week. The Havana government publicly questioned whether Huddlestons comments were merely a reflection of her own views and whether they were consistent with official U.S. policy. In a telephone interview with El Nuevo Herald , a high-ranking State Department official put the matter to rest by stating "we back what Huddleston said 100 percent." The U.S. official noted that Huddleston also brought up the issue of human rights at the meeting with the Cuban officials.
Cuba News: Canadian Firm Gets Cuban Ship DetainedAdecon Owed $3M
For two years, MississaugaOnt.-based Adecon Ship Management has been pursuingthe cuban government in Canadian courts, seeking more than $3-million.
http://www.canfnet.org/News/020806newsa.htm

Extractions: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 A transport ship belonging to Cuba's state-owned maritime agency has been detained in Guinea over money owed to a small Canadian company. For two years, Mississauga-Ont.-based Adecon Ship Management has been pursuing the Cuban government in Canadian courts, seeking more than $3-million. Adecon says Havana failed to pay after it financed ship operations for Cuba's maritime business. Last year, a Federal Court ordered Cuba to pay. But the Cuban government has ignored the ruling, which was properly served Cuba by Canadian officials. Carrying a large load of steel that is apparently headed for Ghana, the m/v Lilac Islands sailed into the harbour at Conarky on July 24, the capital of Guinea, and was detained. The ship will be held until the Cuban government discharges its debts to Adecon, which on this ship amounts to more than US$275,000.
U.S.- Cuba Relations
confrontations. The United States recognized the new cuban government,headed by Fidel Castro, on January 7, 1959. However, bilateral
http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/index.cfm?docid=2558
Testimony Before The Senate Committee On Commerce, Science And Transportation
The Initiative calls on the cuban government to undertake political and economicreforms, and to conduct free and fair elections next year for the National
http://www.state.gov/p/wha/rls/rm/10372.htm

Extractions: May 21, 2002 Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, it is an honor for me to testify today before this committee of the United States Senate regarding the Bush Administrations trade policy toward Cuba. I want to thank the Chairman for giving me this opportunity to testify before this committee. President Bush yesterday announced his Initiative for a New Cuba. The Initiative calls on the Cuban government to undertake political and economic reforms, and to conduct free and fair elections next year for the National Assembly. The Initiative challenges the Cuban government to open its economy, allow independent trade unions, and end discriminatory practices against Cuban workers. If the Cuban Government takes these concrete steps to open up its political and economic system, President Bush will work with the Congress to ease the ban on trade and travel between the United States and Cuba. With reform, trade can benefit the Cuban people and allow them to share in the progress of our time. Without major reform, unrestricted trade with Cuba only helps the Castro regime, not the Cuban people.
U.S.-Cuba Cooperative Security - Cuba Links - Center For Defense Information
Cuban Humanitarian Aid Act of 2001. cuban government SITES. Republic of CubaHomepage. Granma International, English ed. (cuban government newspaper).
http://www.uscubasecurity.org/links.html

Extractions: MILITARY / SECURITY ISSUES "Cuba, Counternarcotics and Collaboration: A Security Issue in U.S.-Cuban Relations" (Georgetown University Briefing Paper, Dec. 2000) "Challenges Facing the Cuban Military" (Georgetown University Briefing Paper, Oct. 1996) Defense Dept. report on Cuban Military Cuban Armed Forces Review Videos on U.S.-Cuba relations
CubaNet May - Mayo - 97 News/Noticias: THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT RELEASES ATTNY. LEON
May 14, 1997. PRESS RELEASE. FROM CUBA THE cuban government RELEASES ATTNY. LEONELMOREJON ALMAGRO, NATIONAL DELEGATE TO CONCILIO CUBANO. Miami, May 12, 1997.
http://64.21.33.164/CNews/y97/may97/14e1.htm
Guardian Unlimited | Special Reports | Cubans Accuse US Of Fomenting Revolt
March 20, 2003 The Guardian The head of the US diplomatic mission in Havana hasbeen accused by the cuban government of encouraging a counterrevolution.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/cuba/story/0,11983,917972,00.html

Extractions: Go to: Guardian Unlimited home UK news World news Archive search Arts Books Business EducationGuardian.co.uk Film Football Jobs Life MediaGuardian.co.uk Money The Observer Online Politics Shopping SocietyGuardian.co.uk Sport Talk Travel Audio Email services Special reports The Guardian The weblog The informer The northerner The wrap Advertising guide Crossword Dating Headline service Syndication services Events / offers Help / contacts Information Newsroom Style guide Travel offers TV listings Weather Web guides Guardian Weekly Money Observer Home UK Business Online ... Quiz The head of the US diplomatic mission in Havana has been accused by the Cuban government of encouraging a counter-revolution. Government opponents have reportedly been arrested as former President Jimmy Carter said he was "disappointed" by Cuba's reaction to proposals for change. James Cason, the chief of the US mission, has been accused of attempting "to foment the internal counter-revolution".
Webshots AP News Headlines
The US State Department last week had reported the travel restrictions on its diplomatsin Havana, but the cuban government did not confirm the new measures
http://daily.webshots.com/content/ap/current/h37453321.html

Extractions: Offices at the U.S. Interests Section were closed late Tuesday and attempts to reach American diplomats here for comment were unsuccessful. The U.S. State Department last week had reported the travel restrictions on its diplomats in Havana, but the Cuban government did not confirm the new measures until Tuesday.
President Bush Announces Initiative For A New Cuba
The United States has long maintained that the cuban government must move toa democratic system that fully respects the human rights of its people.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/05/20020520-2.html

Extractions: The President announced today his Initiative for a New Cuba. This initiative, the result of a policy review conducted by the White House, is an effort to bring Cuba into the Western Hemisphere's community of democracies. The Initiative calls on the Cuban government to undertake political and economic reforms and conduct free and fair elections next year for the National As sembly. The Initiative challenges the Cuban government to open its economy, allow independent trade unions, and end discriminatory practices against Cuban workers . If the Cuban government takes these concrete steps toward democracy, President Bush will work with the United States Congress to ease the ban on trade and travel between the United States and Cuba.
Fact Sheet
The Initiative calls on the cuban government to undertake political and economicreforms and conduct free and fair elections next year for the National Assembly
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/05/20020519-1.html

Extractions: Initiative for a New Cuba Excerpts from the President's Remarks to be delivered on May 20, 2002: "In the 2003 National Assembly elections, Cuba has the opportunity to offer Cuban voters the substance of democracy, not just its hollow, empty forms. Opposition parties should have the freedom to organize, assemble and speak - with equal access to the airwaves. All political prisoners should be released and allowed to participate in the election process. Human rights organizations should be free to visit Cuba to ensure that the conditions for free elections are being created. And the 2003 elections should be monitored by objective, outside observers. These are the minimum steps necessary to make sure that next year's elections are a true expression of the will of the Cuban people." "Without major steps by Cuba to open up its political system and its economic system, trade with Cuba will not help the Cuban people - it will merely enrich Castro and his cronies and prop up their dictatorship. With real political and economic reform, trade can benefit the Cuban people and allow them to share in the progress of our times."
CUBAN ECONOMY BENEFITING FROM FOREIGN INVESTMENT
However, the cuban government dismisses the importance of foreign investment toavoid seeming dependent on outside monies, said Spadoni, who presented his
http://www.napa.ufl.edu/2002news/cuba.htm

Extractions: Contact Information GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Despite U.S. efforts to curb its growth, the Cuban economy continues to develop, partly with the help of foreign investment that includes tourism and money sent from relatives living in United States, according to a University of Florida researcher. While 2001 was a dismal year for investment in the Cuban economy with less capital entering the island, foreign investment represents a growing part of the nations economy, according to research by Paolo Spadoni, a UF doctoral student in Latin American studies. However, the Cuban government dismisses the importance of foreign investment to avoid seeming dependent on outside monies, said Spadoni, who presented his findings Thursday at the 12th annual Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy in Miami. Foreign investment has helped Cuba find new markets for its main products, increased the competitiveness of Cuban production and stimulated import substitution, Spadoni said.
Department Of State Washington File: U.S., Turkey Resolve Outstanding Issues, Po
340) The United States is outraged by the cuban government's arrest of dozensof opposition leaders on March 18, according to the US State Department.
http://www.usembassy.lt/pas/hyperfile/eur309.htm

Extractions: The United States and Turkey have resolved outstanding issues with respect to transporting through Turkey supplies of food and fuel to sustain coalition forces positioned in northern Iraq as well as humanitarian supplies, Secretary of State Colin Powell said April 2 during a press conference in Ankara with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul. In addition, Powell said, they agreed on a process to provide "early warning" of potential problems along the Turkish-Iraqi border. "We will rapidly form a coordination committee so that we monitor this closely," he said, "and we will also develop ways in the next several days to ensure that we understand how we would respond to a problem that might arise in northern Iraq that might affect Turkish interests." He also said "tensions have been lessened... As a result of close consultation, and as a result of the presence of our military personnel in the north and the control that is being exercised by General Franks in the region and our relationship with the Kurds, we have been able to stabilize the situation in a way that I think will keep the likelihood of a need for an incursion very much under control and a low probability."
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