But we don't believe that while there are repressive measures in place in Cuba that we should reward the government of Cuba by lifting the economic sanctions that could assist the government of Cuba in its repression of its own citizens."

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

Philip Peters, Vice President of Lexington Institute, a private research orgnization based in Virginia, disagrees with members of Congress who assert that ending TV Marti broadcasts would strengthen the Castro regime in Cuba: "I don't know how we have gotten ourselves in the position where this particular instrument of public diplomacy is a test of everyone's manhood with regard to Communism in Cuba.

VOA: standard.2009.06.18

A. unit purchased Monterrey, Mexico-based Banca Confia, which issues Visa and MasterCard credit cards to Mexicans that can be used in Cuba. (Credit cards issued in the U.S. aren't allowed in Cuba.) The impact on Citigroup's bottom line may be minuscule, but it's a toe in the Cuban door.

FORBES: Give 'em rope

A. unit purchased Monterrey, Mexico-based Banca Confia, which issues to Mexicans Visa and MasterCard credit cards that can be used in Cuba. (Credit cards issued in the U.S. aren't accepted in Cuba.) The impact on Citigroup's bottom line may be minuscule, but it's a toe in the Cuban door.

FORBES: Castro's props

Their forthright lyrics about life in Cuba don't make them any friends among Cuba's authorities, and that limits their opportunities on the island.

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