Cuban Democracy Act
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The Cuban Democracy Act is a 1992 U.S. law that tightened economic sanctions on Cuba while promoting support for the Cuban people and pressuring the Cuban government toward democratic reforms.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Cuban Democracy Act canonical | 3 |
| Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 | 3 |
| LIBERTAD Act | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Cuban Democracy Act Context triple: [United States–Cuba relations, embargoCodifiedBy, Cuban Democracy Act]
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Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act
The Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act is a U.S. federal statute that defines and governs the political and legal relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States, including the island’s status, powers, and obligations under U.S. sovereignty.
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Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986
The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 was a landmark U.S. law that imposed economic sanctions on South Africa to pressure an end to its apartheid system, notably passed by Congress over President Ronald Reagan’s veto.
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Platt Amendment
The Platt Amendment was a 1901 U.S. law that severely limited Cuba’s sovereignty and gave the United States broad rights to intervene in Cuban affairs and maintain a naval base at Guantánamo Bay.
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Aldrich–Vreeland Act
The Aldrich–Vreeland Act was a 1908 U.S. law that created emergency currency provisions and laid groundwork for banking reform in response to the Panic of 1907.
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Torrijos–Carter Treaties
The Torrijos–Carter Treaties are a pair of 1977 agreements between the United States and Panama that set the terms for the gradual transfer of control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. to Panama by the end of 1999.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Cuban Democracy Act Target entity description: The Cuban Democracy Act is a 1992 U.S. law that tightened economic sanctions on Cuba while promoting support for the Cuban people and pressuring the Cuban government toward democratic reforms.
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A.
Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act
The Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act is a U.S. federal statute that defines and governs the political and legal relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States, including the island’s status, powers, and obligations under U.S. sovereignty.
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B.
Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986
The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 was a landmark U.S. law that imposed economic sanctions on South Africa to pressure an end to its apartheid system, notably passed by Congress over President Ronald Reagan’s veto.
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C.
Platt Amendment
The Platt Amendment was a 1901 U.S. law that severely limited Cuba’s sovereignty and gave the United States broad rights to intervene in Cuban affairs and maintain a naval base at Guantánamo Bay.
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D.
Aldrich–Vreeland Act
The Aldrich–Vreeland Act was a 1908 U.S. law that created emergency currency provisions and laid groundwork for banking reform in response to the Panic of 1907.
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E.
Torrijos–Carter Treaties
The Torrijos–Carter Treaties are a pair of 1977 agreements between the United States and Panama that set the terms for the gradual transfer of control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. to Panama by the end of 1999.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal law
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economic sanctions legislation ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
encourage free elections in Cuba
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isolate the Cuban government economically ⓘ pressure the Cuban government toward democratic reforms ⓘ |
| allows |
donations of food to Cuba under certain conditions
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exports of medicine and medical supplies to Cuba under certain conditions ⓘ humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Torricelli Act ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Cuba ⓘ |
| containsProvision |
ban on trade between Cuba and foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies
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humanitarian exemptions for food and medicine ⓘ restrictions on vessels that have docked in Cuban ports ⓘ support for broadcasting to Cuba ⓘ support for democratic and human rights groups in Cuba ⓘ support for nongovernmental organizations in Cuba ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizedFor |
extraterritorial application of U.S. law
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impact on the Cuban civilian population ⓘ |
| legalBasisFor | tightened U.S. embargo on Cuba in the 1990s ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | United States Congress ⓘ |
| opposedBy | Cuban government ⓘ |
| policyArea |
economic sanctions
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foreign policy ⓘ human rights ⓘ |
| publicLawNumber |
Public Law 102-484
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surface form:
Public Law 102-484, Title XVII
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| purpose |
to promote a peaceful transition to democracy in Cuba
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to support the Cuban people ⓘ to tighten economic sanctions against Cuba ⓘ |
| region | Latin America ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Helms–Burton Act
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surface form:
Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act
Helms–Burton Act ⓘ Trading with the Enemy Act ⓘ U.S. embargo against Cuba ⓘ |
| restricts |
U.S. foreign aid to countries assisting Cuba
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U.S. subsidiaries in third countries trading with Cuba ⓘ shipping to Cuba ⓘ trade with Cuba ⓘ |
| shortName | Cuban Democracy Act self-link ⓘ |
| signedBy | George H. W. Bush ⓘ |
| signingDate | 1992-10-23 ⓘ |
| sponsor | Robert Torricelli ⓘ |
| sponsorChamber | United States House of Representatives ⓘ |
| supports |
democratic transition in Cuba
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free flow of information to Cuba ⓘ |
| target |
Cuban economy
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Cuban government ⓘ |
| title |
Cuban Democracy Act
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Cuban Democracy Act of 1992
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| yearEnacted | 1992 ⓘ |
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Subject: Cuban Democracy Act Description of subject: The Cuban Democracy Act is a 1992 U.S. law that tightened economic sanctions on Cuba while promoting support for the Cuban people and pressuring the Cuban government toward democratic reforms.
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