Fidel’s medical condition and the rumors of an end to the regime have got me thinking. How would the end of the dictatorship in Cuba and transition into capitalism affect DR?
If you ask any American, they would know about Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and even Haiti. Most, however, are unaware of the country which shares the island with Haiti. Yes, baseball has put us on the map, but it is not even close to the rest of the Caribbean. I assume Europe would be the same.
In terms of capital, the fall of Cuba would definitely prompt US assistance as they have already stated their intentions to prevent a mass migration. Cubans are very powerful in Florida, and I am sure they would inject money into their economy.
Cuban cigars, despite not being any better than Dominican cigars, will kill the Dominican industry. The sugar industry would also be under threat. The images of Havana in the 50’s are still vivid in the minds of Americans, unlike the homogeneous experience we offer with the beach resorts. The tourism industry would boom (as it has dramatically increased in recent years), taking a big share of the market. Investors will flock. After all, Havana is the largest city in the Caribbean.
Cuban doctors being among the best in the World, would it mean cheap health care for Americans?
Worst of all, experts have been urging DR to offer something other than the low-wage uneducated workers to attract investments, since it would be impossible to compete with China. Cuba’s high education level would result in a much higher value added in production. With the education system in DR, it would be IMPOSSIBLE to compete.
OR maybe Cubans won’t be able to adapt as easily to the Capitalist system and it wouldn’t be a threat to progress in DR.
What do you all think? Is it really a threat?
Are our leaders aware of this possibility?
How much would it affect DR?
If you ask any American, they would know about Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and even Haiti. Most, however, are unaware of the country which shares the island with Haiti. Yes, baseball has put us on the map, but it is not even close to the rest of the Caribbean. I assume Europe would be the same.
In terms of capital, the fall of Cuba would definitely prompt US assistance as they have already stated their intentions to prevent a mass migration. Cubans are very powerful in Florida, and I am sure they would inject money into their economy.
Cuban cigars, despite not being any better than Dominican cigars, will kill the Dominican industry. The sugar industry would also be under threat. The images of Havana in the 50’s are still vivid in the minds of Americans, unlike the homogeneous experience we offer with the beach resorts. The tourism industry would boom (as it has dramatically increased in recent years), taking a big share of the market. Investors will flock. After all, Havana is the largest city in the Caribbean.
Cuban doctors being among the best in the World, would it mean cheap health care for Americans?
Worst of all, experts have been urging DR to offer something other than the low-wage uneducated workers to attract investments, since it would be impossible to compete with China. Cuba’s high education level would result in a much higher value added in production. With the education system in DR, it would be IMPOSSIBLE to compete.
OR maybe Cubans won’t be able to adapt as easily to the Capitalist system and it wouldn’t be a threat to progress in DR.
What do you all think? Is it really a threat?
Are our leaders aware of this possibility?
How much would it affect DR?