Guyana, a tiny, oil-rich, English-speaking South American country, has become a destination for Cubans fleeing desperate conditions. We traveled to the capital, Georgetown, to meet with migrant families and learn more about the lives they left behind.
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I really cannot wait to see the doubles Cubano hybrid 😂
Trump and Rubio claim to care for ordinary Cubans …..yet they make them suffer inhuman conditions every day….. go figure
When discussing the role of Cubans in Guyana, it’s important to consider the historical context.
Yes, Cuban doctors worked in Guyana and provided valuable medical care. The care they delivered benefited many Guyanese. At the same time, these programs were also part of Cuba’s foreign policy. Cuba sent medical professionals abroad in exchange for foreign currency and to strengthen diplomatic relationships. During the Cold War, Cuba’s close alliance with the Soviet Union also shaped many of its international partnerships, including its relationship with Guyana under leaders such as Forbes Burnham and Fidel Castro.
International relationships are rarely based on goodwill alone. Governments usually pursue both humanitarian and strategic interests at the same time.
Looking ahead, Guyana is changing rapidly. Economic growth has attracted many migrants, including large numbers of people from neighboring Venezuela and others from Spanish-speaking countries. In some areas, Spanish is becoming increasingly common in everyday business.
That raises an interesting question: How will this shape Guyana’s future? Will these newcomers become fully integrated into Guyanese society, or will distinct Spanish-speaking communities emerge? I am sure Spanish communities will develop. For Guyanese, learning some Spanish may become increasingly useful as the country’s demographics continue to evolve.
These are simply my observations on how Guyana’s history and changing population may influence its future.
May God deliver Cuba from docialism snd communism. Cubans are some of the highest educated people in the America’s but cannot thrive in their own country because of the cruel dictatorship that they are living under.
Taking away their passport ? Sounds fishy and totally illegal ,modern slavery I should called it ,nobody should work for free ,they are not slaves !