Limits on Books and Information in Cuba

The United States protests the recent decision by the Government of Cuba to prevent the United States Interests Section in Havana from importing literature and text books for distribution to ordinary Cuban citizens. It is unfortunate that the Castro regime has made a "firm decision" that books, many available in Cuba, could not be brought in by the U.S. Interests Section, nor could they be purchased locally for distribution to the Cuban people through independent libraries.

It is noteworthy that Cuban representatives in the United States distribute books and other published materials regularly. It is surprising that a government willing to send its representatives throughout the United States to disseminate its views will not allow the U.S. Interests Section in Havana to share great books of literature and thought with the Cuban people. In the battle of ideas, the Cuban regime wants only one team on the field.