U S pays rent to Cuba in 99 year naval base lease
Havana report notes that the Guantanamo Bay base remains under a self renewing 99 year lease started in 1903. The U S pays Cuba 2000 in gold or its equivalent annually, recently about 4090, via a chain from Bern to Havana to the Cuban government. Castro’s comments on talks hint at possible rent and blockade changes.
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