Investment by European and other international firms in Havana hotels, such as this one, has spurred a sizable luxury tourism industry. The firms complain that Trump's decision to permit U.S. lawsuits could hurt their business.
, will provide details in a speech in Miami to survivors of the failed CIA attempt to invade Cuba at the Bay of Pigs in 1961.The administration official, who requested anonymity to discuss the plan, said the move is intended to increase pressure on Cuba and its communist-led government. Among other grievances, the White House accuses Cuba of propping up Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whom the administration isAllowing the lawsuits against foreign companies to proceed in U.S.
The Justice Department has determined that 5,913 claimants have potential cases. The value of those claims, with interest, is estimated at $8.5 billion. Trump’s goal is to discourage companies from doing business with and investing in Cuba. Scores of European, Canadian, Israeli and Asian firms work on the island, owning or running hotels, ports, utilities, transportation and other services. They include Melia, Mitsubishi, Nestle and similar conglomerates.
Let’s let Native Americans sue over land stolen by European settlers.
Makes you wonder if Fred Trump didnt have a stake in some property in Cuba? Maybe stake in a hotel or casino? Why else would trump care?
I can’t wait to see that happen.
Sooo reparations
Wouldn’t this be a side door for reparations?
Hmmmm Seriously though
Will they also allow Palestinians to sue over Jewish settlements?
Good. The brothers Castro destroyed the lives of tens of thousands Cubans. Communism Socialism whatever the label, equals death.
Is he going let our Native Americans do the same?