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What economic changes did Raúl Castro make when he became president of Cuba in 2008?

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Michael Bustamante

Date Filmed

May 16, 2008

Videos from Michael Bustamante

History, Revolution, and Reform: New Directions for Cuba
Why is it more difficult to lift the embargo than to change other U.S. policies toward Cuba?
  • May 16, 2008
How successful has the U.S. embargo against Cuba been?
  • May 16, 2008
What did Cuban Americans think about the change in leadership in Cuba from Fidel to Raúl Castro?
  • May 16, 2008
What changes do some Cuban Americans hope to see in Cuba?
  • May 16, 2008
What economic changes did Raúl Castro make when he became president of Cuba in 2008?
  • May 16, 2008
What do Cubans on the island think about the Cuban government?
  • May 16, 2008
Why are there two different currencies in Cuba?
  • May 16, 2008
Why is José Martí such a contested figure among Cubans?
  • May 16, 2008
What is life like in Cuba today?
  • May 16, 2008
Why have many Cuban professionals left their jobs to work in the tourist industry?
  • May 16, 2008
What was your family’s experience emigrating from Cuba?
  • May 16, 2008
Why should high school students learn about Cuba?
  • May 16, 2008
What should the United States hope for in a post-Castro Cuba?
  • May 16, 2008
What is the rationale for the U.S. embargo against Cuba?
  • May 16, 2008
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