The Political Future of Cuba

This book, penned for Cubans and perhaps some interested Spanish-speaking readers, was translated into English because many good, decent people living in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and others fluent in English living elsewhere, have shown respect, love and even admiration for Cuba, its people and the ordeal the island has gone through for over a century. Many are concerned about what could happen in Cuba in years ahead.

To properly understand why representative democracy failed in Cuba one must unavoidably examine Cuban history. Communist failure is recounted so that readers may realize why, sooner rather than later, Cuba might experience profound political, economic and social changes. If democracy, political pluralism, respect for human rights and freedom of the press return, the majority of Cubans, all those younger than 60, will have to learn and adapt to realities about they know very little or nothing. The chapter titled The Future, tries to divulge and comment on issues that would forewarn adults about the opportunities that should be seized and the dangers that should be sidestepped.