Mexicans were angry about the close ties between U.S. business and the Mexican government. (APEX)
The Us were able to find same Cuban products from other supplier countries, while the Cuban country had to find other suppliers.
Cuba was not able to develop a high commerce with the US and the surounding countries were not necessarily the best ones to make business with. Cuba had the support from the former USSR until 1989 when it was disolved. Russia continued helping but not at the same level or amount as before.
Manifest destiny
America expansion in territories in Latin America was guided by the manifest destiny. The Americans believed that they had a divine duty to civilize and bring democracy as well as spread capitalism to the Latin world.
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1.warts and all
I'm still trying to figure out number two