It represents yet another propaganda win for the Castro brothers. Havana Times seemed hopeful about the possibility that the vote could make a difference, particularly in light of the fact that a new U.S. administration will be taking over the reins of government come 2009: While the vote is non-binding, a new US administration in January will have the chance to heed world opinion or maintain its nearly half century of hostility against neighboring Cuba.
A pesar que el voto no sea vinculante, a partir de enero una nueva administración estadounidense tendrá la oportunidad de hacer caso de la opinión mundial o mantener casi medio siglo de hostilidades contra su vecina Cuba.