CORRUPTION

Corruption breeds more corruption. In Cuba it is said that “when everything is illegal, nothing is illegal”. Under that idea, everyone on the island is involved in corruption at some level, whether it’s army generals selling arms or a mother slipping money to a butcher to get a larger cut of meat. Corruption has a direct and powerful effect on economic growth which, along with education, is the cornerstone of a healthy, vibrant society.

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Cuba remains the one country in Latin American that represses nearly all forms of political dissent The most serious human rights abuse in the country is illicit traffic in women for prostitution. Additionally, protesters of all stripes are routinely jailed without trial and held for indeterminate sentences. The general population is spied upon by government agents and the rule of law is entirely subject to the whims and needs of the government. Torture is routinely used to secure “confessions.” Additionally, Cuba often allows adults to voyage outside the state only if the children remain behind as hostages.

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POWER IT FORWARD

Do a favor, give someone a break, offer help before it's asked for. Move the world around you and it will continue to move. Paying it forward is good work, personal work. Pass it on. Tell others to do the same.

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WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Cuba remains the one country in Latin American that represses nearly all forms of political dissent. The most serious human rights abuse in the country is illicit traffic in women for prostitution. Additionally, Cuba often allows adults to voyage outside the state only if the children remain behind as hostages.

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