FT: Cubans waiting for a miracle from Obama’s visit – BBC

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Residents of Cuba nourish the hope that with the arrival of US President Barack Obama will change their lives for the better, writes The Financial Times .

The publication notes that the greatest hopes for the development of economic contacts. Currently, the main imports are from Europe, China, Canada and Brazil, and commodity prices are very high. Cubans believe that the stores will start to appear cheaper and more varied products. Others rely on the support of human rights, since the discussion of freedom of speech and religion, as well as access to the Internet is on the agenda.

However, the reality may not be as magical, writes the FT. So far about any breakthrough in relations between the two countries, however. Though sanctions against Cuba and have been weakened, these measures are for the most part turned out to be ineffective. For example, US companies and still threaten large fines for trade relations with Cuba.

«This Carnival”, – said the publication of one Cuban video artist, who wished to remain anonymous.

According to him Obama’s visit is comparable to the upcoming concert of The Rolling Stones on liberty Island and a recent visit to the country the Pope

«After all this will be only the feeling of a hangover” -. said Cuban

<. b> Previous reported that the plane Barack Obama landed at the international airport Jose Marti in Cuba’s Havana

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