11-Mar-2004, 11:19 PM
Noel:
The Guantanamo base pre-dates Castro and was handed over as sovereign US territory, much like the UK base in Cyprus. Since the US never left, it remains so. As I understand, the base is a major source of foreign currency for Castro, as a lot of the grunt work running the base is done by locals.
Of course, US residents can't go there because of on-going sanctions.
Frank
The Guantanamo base pre-dates Castro and was handed over as sovereign US territory, much like the UK base in Cyprus. Since the US never left, it remains so. As I understand, the base is a major source of foreign currency for Castro, as a lot of the grunt work running the base is done by locals.
Of course, US residents can't go there because of on-going sanctions.
Frank
Frank Damp (wife Eileen, nee Nixon)
Leyland resident 1941-1965, emigrated to the US in 1968,
retired to Anacortes, Washington State, USA in 1999.
Leyland resident 1941-1965, emigrated to the US in 1968,
retired to Anacortes, Washington State, USA in 1999.