Harland,
Interesting, but frankly I trust neither the numbers nor the implication. I want to know how they derived these public health numbers in Haiti -- were they compiled by a Haitian government (especially the left-wing Aristide government) seeking to make themselves and/or the Castro regime look good? If improvements of that magnitude actually occurred, I rather doubt that Cuban doctors were responsible. I also rather doubt that Cuba provides more foreign aid per capita than the United States or most other countries, although I could be wrong. If they do it would be rather ironic, given the poverty in Cuba itself. What is your take on the article?
Love & Liberty,
((( starchild )))
Starchild,
I trusted the figures because the are traced to the Pan American Health Organization.
You are certainly justified in suspecting any government figures, however.
I am sure every administration tries to push them in their favor.
In general, Ithough, believe the thrust of the article is true; Cuba has devoted a lot
of resources to medical aid for Haiti, and with some success.
The title , calling it the "world's secret" is certainly wrong. Cuba's presence in Haiti
was well covered on the Spanish language media available by cable in the US.
I think the "secret" is only kept from most US voters.
In terms of international politics we can see two trends. The government of Cuba
has found a way they can compete besides militarism. The US government does
not want this to happen. The US government continues to embargo Cuba at the
behest of right-wing refugees from the island. As usual, the US government is
selling war and oppression; cooperation, even for humanitarian emergencies,
is not on the agenda of the US government.
for freedom,
Harland Harrison
LP of San Mateo County CA