Cuba's economic embargo turns 50

General Sources Tuesday 7th February, 2012

The world is much changed since the early days of 1962, but one thing has remained constant: The U.S. economic embargo on communist-run Cuba, a near-total trade ban that turned 50 on Tuesday.

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    I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.

    Chen Guangcheng

    The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.