More Sanctions on Cuba

[Chas.Alpha]

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[Zonum]

I read this earlier today. Hopefully one day we can have a better relationship with Cuba. And be able to walk in to a local cigar lounge and buy a CC. 

[BrightonCorgi]

Tighter restrictions were expected with Rubio as Sec of State. I'm amazed it took this long and is not as strict as it is.

[Dlowil]

Of the 2.2 million visitors last year, I wonder how many were US citizens.

[BrightonCorgi]

25 minutes ago, Dlowil said:

Of the 2.2 million visitors last year, I wonder how many were US citizens.

AI says about 140K Americans went to Cuba last year.

[SCgarman]

Aside from these tighter restrictions discouraging Americans to travel there, what feasible reason should somebody from the US go there? Cheap cigars were the biggest pull factor. That is gone. Food is not that good, and scarce. The island is low on types of fuel, power outages, the list goes on. There are so many better places. Bahamas, Barbados, Aruba, and many more destinations that do not have the dysfunction of Cuba. Take a stash of your favorite cigars with you and enjoy.

[El Presidente]

1 hour ago, SCgarman said:

Aside from these tighter restrictions discouraging Americans to travel there, what feasible reason should somebody from the US go there?

Family. Friends. 

[Chas.Alpha]

1 hour ago, El Presidente said:

Family. Friends. 

Music, drinks.

[BrightonCorgi]

1 hour ago, SCgarman said:

Aside from these tighter restrictions discouraging Americans to travel there, what feasible reason should somebody from the US go there? Cheap cigars were the biggest pull factor. That is gone. Food is not that good, and scarce.

I thought a lot of people (guys) went to Cuba for prostitution. Illicit sex trade.

[El Presidente]

37 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said:

I thought a lot of people (guys) 

And a surprising amount of women. 

 

[avitus]

46 minutes ago, SCgarman said:

Cheap cigars were the biggest pull factor. That is gone. 

Well, they’re still cheaper than anywhere else in the world. You can also get nice custom or farm rolls. Last December a LCDH roller charged me $5 for a corona, $7 for a robusto, and $10 for a torpedo. Not cheap as it used to be but still affordable.

[puromaniac]

1 hour ago, SCgarman said:

Aside from these tighter restrictions discouraging Americans to travel there, what feasible reason should somebody from the US go there? Cheap cigars were the biggest pull factor. That is gone. Food is not that good, and scarce. The island is low on types of fuel, power outages, the list goes on. There are so many better places. Bahamas, Barbados, Aruba, and many more destinations that do not have the dysfunction of Cuba. Take a stash of your favorite cigars with you and enjoy.

I have seen a lot of anglers there from the U.S.

[El Presidente]

4 minutes ago, puromaniac said:

I have seen a lot of anglers there from the U.S.

Bonefishing is some of the best in the world. Have enjoyed it many times over the years. 

[Dlowil]

I thought a lot of people (guys) went to Cuba for prostitution. Illicit sex trade.

Can’t these be had in Colombia alongside another product of the leaf as well? Asking for a friend…

[JohnS]

1 hour ago, El Presidente said:

Family. Friends. 

All the reasons one needs to plan a visit somewhere! 🧐

[El Presidente]

19 minutes ago, Dlowil said:

Can’t these be had in Colombia alongside another product of the leaf as well? Asking for a friend…

Colombia, Dominican Republic, Vegas  

[JPark3]

10 hours ago, avitus said:

Well, they’re still cheaper than anywhere else in the world. You can also get nice custom or farm rolls. Last December a LCDH roller charged me $5 for a corona, $7 for a robusto, and $10 for a torpedo. Not cheap as it used to be but still affordable.

Ain't it funny how I see those farm rolls prices and think "dang, what a deal" 😂😂 Are they usually pretty good quality smokes? 

[Dlowil]

9 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Colombia, Dominican Republic, Vegas  

I’ll be sure to let “my friend” know.

[BrightonCorgi]

9 hours ago, Dlowil said:

I’ll be sure to let “my friend” know. 

Won't be as good or affordable as Cuba.

[CigarCulture09]

What a joke. Was reading an article about this yesterday. Absolutely ridiculous that more sanctions are being imposed on Cuba. Just my opinion. 

[JPark3]

If anything, they should at minimum relax the embargo again. That way it would expose some of the Cuban government's mismanagement and prove that their embargo excuse isn't the reason for their troubles like they say it is.

[BrightonCorgi]

18 hours ago, JPark3 said:

If anything, they should at minimum relax the embargo again. That way it would expose some of the Cuban government's mismanagement and prove that their embargo excuse isn't the reason for their troubles like they say it is.

That was proven long ago. Cuba's government is the textbook example for schools worldwide of mismanagement & corruption.   

[Dlowil]

18 hours ago, JPark3 said:

If anything, they should at minimum relax the embargo again. That way it would expose some of the Cuban government's mismanagement and prove that their embargo excuse isn't the reason for their troubles like they say it is.

Many Cubans in South Florida already see know the corruption of the government, hence why they left in the first place.

[JPark3]

9 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

That was proven long ago.  Cuba's government is the textbook example for schools worldwide of mismanagement & corruption.   

Oh 100%, I just meant in the sense of reinforcing the point, like "alright, they keep saying their problems are due to our embargo, so watch this".

[JavierCorona]

I never really understood, one of the most beautiful islands and beaches, yet Americans cannot visit freely or without some political headache.

Truly a shame for many not to witness.