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Re: Photos - Our friendly MGA, Havana, Cuba

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Subject: Re: Photos - Our friendly MGA, Havana, Cuba
From: "David Breneman" <idcb@airborne.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 14:49:52 -0800 (PST)
S Twigg SEZ -
> It may not be financially feasible for Demis to order parts from the UK
> or Canada.
> Average income in Cuba is 400 pesos a month.  Officially, the peso is
> tied to the dollar -  but it trades internally at a rate of 25-27 pesos
> to a dollar.  
> 
> Just a thought,
> Sean
> '75 B

Also, with a command economy and no hard currency, banking is a
problem.  Not many cubans have credit cards, and I doubt many
banks would honor the checks from the few who even have a checking
account.

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