Satisfying the expectations or wishes of its western neighbours has never been a priority for Cuba's leadership, and those who have warned that change will come about only slowly have not been proved wrong by latest events. Hopes for a genuine democratic opening in Cuba, initially kindled by the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to the communist-ruled island last year, appear to have been dashed for the moment by a government clampdown on internal opposition....more
Satisfying the expectations or wishes of its western neighbours has never been a priority for Cuba's leadership, and those who have warned that change will come about only slowly have not been proved wrong by latest events. Hopes for a genuine democratic opening in Cuba, initially kindled by the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to the communist-ruled island last year, appear to have been dashed for the moment by a government clampdown on internal opposition....
