Ann: High Grade Gold & Copper Assays at El Pilar Cuba, page-55

Agreed. Hasnt stopped the west doing business with Africa, I mean slavery still exists in Mauritania! However the level of investment in Africa is only a fraction of what it could be. If they could abolish their dictatorial regimes and become truly democratic then investment would pile in and African states would all have such a better standard of living.

Cuban human rights abuses are political imprisonment it seems , however when this happens, the efficacy of "Rule of Law" comes into question.The question is asked "If the govt disrespects adherence to the Humans right Charter, how strongly will they adhere to their own laws if we do business with them? Do they respect the international court of Arbitration?" And so on.

I read once in a retirement brochure that Cuba has a very efficient free public healthcare system, so they must care about their general citizenry. (just as long as they dont shot anti govt slogans )

Current trade minister is now encouraging more foreign investment.
List of US companies headquartered in Cuba.
Interesting site to examine US trade with Cuba.
The US also has en Embassy in Cuba - how about that!

Lots more research to do.....