Originally posted by James
...U.S. controlled sugar plantations, etc. (which was what began the hatred of Cuba by the U.S.)

Yes, the evil United Fruit Company . . .

I don't think they ever really hated the US though. The hatred of the campesinos was more directed at the upper classes of Cuba who exploited them through their system of fuedalism. (the poor got to live and work on the land, but the rich owned the land and took the profits)

About the health care - just remember, when people want world-class care they don't go to Cuba. They come to the US!