Socialism In Cuba Essay

“Socialism can be defined as a centrally planned economy in which the government controls all means of production. It was the tragic failure of the twentieth century.” (Heilbroner, 1990) It is commonly used among countries going through a recession. It maybe existed throughout countries in forms of health care or education. Not many Caribbean countries participate in Socialism. Two main Caribbean countries that participate in it are Cuba and Guyana.
In the late 1950’s throughout the early 1960’s Cuba became a socialist country. “At first glance, Cuba’s basic political and economic structures appear as durable as the midcentury American cars still roaming its streets. The Socialist Party remains in power, the state dominates the economy, and murals depicting the face of the long-dead revolutionary Che Guevara still appear on city walls. Predictions that the island would undergo a rapid transformation in the manner of China or Vietnam, let alone the former Soviet bloc, have routinely proved to be bunk. But Cuba does look much different today than it did ten or 20 years ago, or even as recently as
Firstly, the country has one of the most excellent free healthcare systems that attract persons worldwide to get care for drug abuse up to cancer related illnesses. This system generates approximately forty million dollars in revenue per year and there are also twice as much doctors in Cuba than in the United States. The Socialist Caribbean Country holds one of the lowest crime and violence rates in the world and has no neon colored billboards or posters on the streets of the country which makes the country a more serviceable place. Cuba has limited or no fast food restaurants or satellite television, unless found in hotel buildings for the pleasure of tourists. Lastly, Cuba has a strong sporting programme within their schools so that children are given chances to become professional athletes and be a part of the