Paul Marks at Samizdata wonders if Castro's decision to forgo EU economic aid signals the beginning of the end. Marks also notes that some of the Cuba's paltry income is derived from illegal drug trade abetted by Colombian Marxist rebel groups.
Chalk up one more benefit of the War on Drugs: Helping keep Castro in power a little while longer, at least in a small way.
Thanks! I knew there had to be some benefit of the WoD. Haven't been able to discern any benefits whatsoever until now.