Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07LIMA3805
2007-12-12 19:59:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Lima
Cable title:
CUBA: PERU REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF
how-toVZCZCXYZ0000 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHPE #3805 3461959 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 121959Z DEC 07 FM AMEMBASSY LIMA TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 7493 INFO RUEHAC/AMEMBASSY ASUNCION 1862 RUEHBO/AMEMBASSY BOGOTA 5349 RUEHBR/AMEMBASSY BRASILIA 7692 RUEHBU/AMEMBASSY BUENOS AIRES 3219 RUEHCV/AMEMBASSY CARACAS 0971 RUEHLP/AMEMBASSY LA PAZ DEC MONTEVIDEO 9386 RUEHQT/AMEMBASSY QUITO 1631 RUEHSG/AMEMBASSY SANTIAGO 1651 RUEAIIA/CIA WASHDC RUEHUB/USINT HAVANA 0033 RHEHAAA/NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK 0190
C O N F I D E N T I A L LIMA 003805
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR WHA/CCA AND WHA/AND
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/06/2016
TAGS: ETTC ETRD PREL CU PE
SUBJECT: CUBA: PERU REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF
THE LIBERTAD ACT
REF: STATE 191752
Classified By: Economic Counselor, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L LIMA 003805
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR WHA/CCA AND WHA/AND
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/06/2016
TAGS: ETTC ETRD PREL CU PE
SUBJECT: CUBA: PERU REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF
THE LIBERTAD ACT
REF: STATE 191752
Classified By: Economic Counselor, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (U) Following is Post's response to reftel questions.
PERUVIAN INVESTMENTS IN CUBA
--------------
2. (U) There is no reliable data on Peruvian investment in
Cuba. The vast majority of Peru's limited foreign direct
investment is in Mexico, Bolivia, Ecuador, Central America,
and the Cayman Islands.
TRADE AGREEMENTS
--------------
3. (U) There are no bilateral trade agreements between Peru
and Cuba. Trade between the two countries is minimal. From
January through December 2007, the value of Peru's exports to
Cuba totaled USD 2.3 million, ranking Cuba 75th worldwide in
terms of exports received from Peru. About 75 percent of
Peru's exports to Cuba consisted of: polymer plates,
laminates, sheets, strips, bags, cones and adhesives; books,
brochures and similar printed materials; and frozen, dry,
salted or briny squid and cuttlefish. Peru only imports
about half a million dollars worth of products from Cuba per
year, including rum, vaccines and medical products.
PERU-CUBA EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
--------------
4. (SBU) In 1999 the two countries signed a Basic Agreement
on Technical Cooperation, but little has been implemented
under this agreement due to lack of financing and
prioritization. About 40 Peruvian students study medicine
and physical education in Cuba on GOC scholarships at any
given time.
GOP EFFORTS TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY
AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA
--------------
5. (C) Peru's current leaders have been guarded and
pragmatic on the leadership situation in Cuba. Last year
when Castro's deteriorating health appeared to indicate an
end to his regime, GOP officials emphasized that any
transition process should be led by the Cuban people. While
the previous Toledo Administration was often openly hostile
towards the Castro regime, including support for many of the
UNCHR resolutions on Cuba, the Garcia Administration has
opted for a more cautious approach. MFA officials have told
us Peru would likely not play a prominent or high-profile
role in any future political transition.
HIGH LEVEL VISITS
--------------
6. (SBU) There have been no high-level diplomatic visits
between the two countries in the past year. Peruvian
President Alan Garcia took office in July 2006 after
defeating Chavez and Castro-friendly nationalist candidate
Ollanta Humala in a clear race, and has openly criticized
both Chavez and Castro.
ASSISTANCE
--------------
7. (U) In the aftermath of the earthquake in August, Cuba
provided a trauma team consisting of 60 medical professionals
and medical equipment to the cities of Ica and Pisco. The
Cubans maintained two fully equipped hospitals during the
mission.
MCKINLEY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR WHA/CCA AND WHA/AND
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/06/2016
TAGS: ETTC ETRD PREL CU PE
SUBJECT: CUBA: PERU REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF
THE LIBERTAD ACT
REF: STATE 191752
Classified By: Economic Counselor, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (U) Following is Post's response to reftel questions.
PERUVIAN INVESTMENTS IN CUBA
--------------
2. (U) There is no reliable data on Peruvian investment in
Cuba. The vast majority of Peru's limited foreign direct
investment is in Mexico, Bolivia, Ecuador, Central America,
and the Cayman Islands.
TRADE AGREEMENTS
--------------
3. (U) There are no bilateral trade agreements between Peru
and Cuba. Trade between the two countries is minimal. From
January through December 2007, the value of Peru's exports to
Cuba totaled USD 2.3 million, ranking Cuba 75th worldwide in
terms of exports received from Peru. About 75 percent of
Peru's exports to Cuba consisted of: polymer plates,
laminates, sheets, strips, bags, cones and adhesives; books,
brochures and similar printed materials; and frozen, dry,
salted or briny squid and cuttlefish. Peru only imports
about half a million dollars worth of products from Cuba per
year, including rum, vaccines and medical products.
PERU-CUBA EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
--------------
4. (SBU) In 1999 the two countries signed a Basic Agreement
on Technical Cooperation, but little has been implemented
under this agreement due to lack of financing and
prioritization. About 40 Peruvian students study medicine
and physical education in Cuba on GOC scholarships at any
given time.
GOP EFFORTS TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY
AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA
--------------
5. (C) Peru's current leaders have been guarded and
pragmatic on the leadership situation in Cuba. Last year
when Castro's deteriorating health appeared to indicate an
end to his regime, GOP officials emphasized that any
transition process should be led by the Cuban people. While
the previous Toledo Administration was often openly hostile
towards the Castro regime, including support for many of the
UNCHR resolutions on Cuba, the Garcia Administration has
opted for a more cautious approach. MFA officials have told
us Peru would likely not play a prominent or high-profile
role in any future political transition.
HIGH LEVEL VISITS
--------------
6. (SBU) There have been no high-level diplomatic visits
between the two countries in the past year. Peruvian
President Alan Garcia took office in July 2006 after
defeating Chavez and Castro-friendly nationalist candidate
Ollanta Humala in a clear race, and has openly criticized
both Chavez and Castro.
ASSISTANCE
--------------
7. (U) In the aftermath of the earthquake in August, Cuba
provided a trauma team consisting of 60 medical professionals
and medical equipment to the cities of Ica and Pisco. The
Cubans maintained two fully equipped hospitals during the
mission.
MCKINLEY