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The non-partisan organization Cuba Study Group has stated in a press release that the new sanctions announced by the United States against Cuba will not benefit the Cuban people in any way and, however, will have a “limited impact on the government.”
This group, based in Washington, claims that the restrictions on remittances and travel to the Island will only worsen the living conditions of all sectors of Cuban society, including the private sector and dissenters.
According to their forecast, the limitations imposed on the sending of remittances will reduce "capital formation" in the private sector.
"The restrictions on remittances will be particularly harmful to capital formation in the private sector, as they will disrupt much of its supply chain and ruin many Cubans who work independently," can be read on the official website of the organization.
On the other hand, this group, which advocates for closer ties between the two countries, acknowledges that the Cuban government is responsible for many in the Cuban exile community viewing the current U.S. administration's policies favorably.
In this regard, although the Cuba Study Group states in its declarations that it disagrees with the Trump administration's stance on Cuba, it admits that it is not difficult to understand and share "some of the emotions that drive support among many in the Cuban-American community."
"In the four years since the United States and Cuba normalized diplomatic relations, the government of Havana has done very little to foster a more inclusive environment for the diaspora to integrate into Cuban society," he added.
He also added that despite viewing the measures from the United States as a failed and outdated strategy, he recognizes that on the Island, "the slow pace of internal reform and the stricter controls over the private sector have also generated frustration, encouraging those who support the U.S. policy strategies."
The association concludes that the Cuban government must establish a legal framework that allows Cubans residing in the country and abroad to contribute to social change and a better future for the Island.
“The Cuban government must understand that managing these impulses requires the creation of legal frameworks for Cubans abroad and in the country to contribute more actively to the future of the island. The Cuban diaspora is filled with individuals who support friends, family, and businesses on the island,” emphasized Cuba Study Group in the statement.
"The longer Cuban officials delay in formalizing and embracing such changes, the longer the future of the island will remain at the mercy of American political forces beyond anyone's control."
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