Cuba Fund Rallies After Obama Vows to Resume Ties

Cuba Fund Rallies After Obama Vows to Resume Ties

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The transcript discusses the implications of the US President's actions on US-Cuba relations, focusing on the partial lifting of the embargo, increased travel allowances, and investment opportunities in agriculture. It highlights the strategic investment approach of a fund anticipating changes in US-Cuba commerce. The discussion also covers Cuba's relationship with Venezuela and the regional impact of US policy changes. Finally, it addresses the status of Cuban debt and potential market reentry.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the President's move NOT accomplish regarding the US-Cuba relations?

Facilitating agricultural commerce

Allowing greater travel allowances

Lifting the embargo entirely

Opening diplomatic relations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the strategy of the investment fund regarding Cuba?

Avoiding any investments related to Cuba

Focusing on companies in the Caribbean basin

Investing solely in US-based companies

Investing only in Cuban companies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Venezuela support Cuba economically?

By providing military aid

By supplying 100,000 barrels of oil daily

By lifting trade restrictions

By investing in Cuban tourism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the US policy change on Cuba's regional relationships?

Reducing diplomatic interactions

Increasing dependency on oil imports

Isolating hardline leftist governments

Strengthening ties with Venezuela

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Cuba's sovereign debt?

It is fully paid off

It is considered a small issue

It is highly valued in the market

It is not traded internationally