In 1996, the infamous Helms Burton Act was passed by the United States Congress. It is a perfect example of the arrogant behavior of American imperialism.
The world community of nations promptly told the U.S.: your laws do not have extra-territoriality; you can not apply or enforce them beyond your own borders.
In response to Helms-Burton the Republic of Cuba passed Public Law 88. It states: "it [is] a crime for anyone in Cuba - Cuban or a foreigner - to carry out activities funded by or in furtherance of the objectives set forth by the Helms-Burton Act."
The Havana Note, in an excellent post, informs its readers that "among the activities [Public Law 88] considers a crime: to distribute U.S. government-funded materials. And that makes handing out cell phones and laptops - if the U.S. government is paying you to do it - a crime in Cuba."
Public Law 88 seeks to defend Cuban national sovereignty and its territorial integrity. Yankees no longer rule Cuba.
Cuba would have a right to prosecute the "contractor" who Hillary sent to the island. The mistakes of Bill Clinton are being continued by Barack Obama.
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