US embassy cable - 05KINGSTON1447

C O N F I D E N T I A L KINGSTON 001447 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPARTMENT FOR WHA/CAR (BENT) 
SOUTHCOM FOR POLAD AND J7 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/05/2015 
TAGS: PREL, ETTC, ETRD, CU, JM, Haiti, human rights, TIP 
SUBJECT: NSC-DIRECTED REVIEW REGARDING SUSPENSION OF TITLE 
III OF THE LIBERTAD ACT 
 
REF: A. STATE 96300 
 
     B. KINGSTON 03217 
 
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires Ronald S. Robinson for reasons 1.4(b) 
and (d). 
 
1. (SBU) Post is unaware of any recent measures taken by the 
GOJ to advance democracy, human rights, and fundamental 
freedoms in Cuba.  Post has no evidence that the GOJ has 
substantially changed its policies or actions toward Cuba in 
the six months since the submission of our last assessment in 
December 2004 (Ref B).  Jamaica continues to maintain 
cordial, if not warm, diplomatic relations with Cuba, its 
close geographical neighbor. 
 
2. (C) As reported Ref B, Post continues to believe that 
suspension of the right to bring action in U.S. courts 
against entities and nationals trafficking in confiscated 
properties in Cuba is necessary to U.S. interests.  In 
particular, singling out Jamaican entities or nationals for 
prosecution would be counterproductive in achieving other USG 
objectives, including cooperation over Haiti, conclusion of 
an Article 98 Agreement, cooperation in better addressing the 
issue of trafficking in persons, and the continued, 
expeditious repatriation of Jamaican deportees.  In Post's 
view, proceeding with the implementation of Title III of the 
Libertad Act would seriously complicate, perhaps even 
compromise, our efforts in these areas. 
ROBINSON