Cuba is a hot topic. It has been for some time now, whether or not embargo lifting comes up in political debates. The State Department’s decision to resume commercial travel between Cuba and the U.S. gave way to a possible political reunion in the not too distant future.
“The United States embargo against Cuba has been a hot political topic as of late and has been intensifying each election,” said Dagne Tedla.
Tedla, gave 30 to 40 students and faculty a brief history of Cuba Feb. 23, and explained some of the political and cultural issues that make it unique.
Next month stands to be a huge month in the history of Cuba, Tedla explained. President Obama will be visiting Cuba soon. This will mark the first time a sitting U.S. president will visit the country in 82 years.
“Many millennials, Cuban and American alike, think it’s time to open the gates,” Tedla said. “They think it’s time to normalize.”
Tedla pointed out that Israel and U.S. are the only two countries who have not voted to lift the embargo in the past 50 years.
He also mentioned the services that some proud Cubans provide.
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“They even had 300 people ready to go after Hurricane Katrina, but the U.S. government never called,” said Tedla. “[Cuba] may be a poor country, but they are rich in actions.”
Although it is a small country, it is a proud country, Tedla said. One of Cuba’s biggest strengths is its educational system, boasting a 99 percent literacy rate and a doctor to patient ratio of 1 to 172. The U.S. has a ratio of 1 to 390.
“They invested heavily in education but forgot breakfast, lunch and dinner” is a joke Tedla said is common among Cubans.
Tedla has educational licenses to visit Cuba and has been leading educational trips there for the last 10 years.
“After hearing everything he said today, I really want to go visit Cuba,” said Daley Glander, a City College student.
Perhaps with the changing political climate, she will get the opportunity to.
For more information about potential trips to Cuba, contact Dagne Tedla at (916) 558-2285.
