When was it published?

January 23, 1934 in The Key West Citizen

Foreign News January 23, 1934

The Key West Citizen

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

President Carlos Mendieta, Mr. Roosevelt, Cosme De La Torriente, Colonel Fulgencio Batista

Q: What keywords are associated?

Us Cuba Recognition, Mendieta Government, Batista Reaction, Diplomatic Relations, Cuban Turmoil

Key West, Monroe County, Florida

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The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of President Carlos Mendieta after six months of unofficial relations amid turmoil, with positive reactions from Cuban leaders.

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United States Accords Recognition To Cuba

(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, January 23. Ending six months of unofficial relations during which Cuba has been in turmoil, the United States today accorded recognition to the new government of President Carlos Mendieta.

Word of Mr. Roosevelt's decision was delivered to Mendieta by Cosme de la Torriente, secretary of state.

The reaction was spontaneous and enthusiastic for the most part.

President Mendieta expressed the hope that "the Roosevelt government will help solve matters" regarding commercial and tariff problems and declared that "recognition gives the people of Cuba a new weapon with which to defend peace and enjoy it."

Colonel Fulgencio Batista, the army leader, asserted that recent tangible proofs of order and tranquility led to the American move and that "recognition had come, to the complete joy of the Cuban people, already overjoyed over an era of tranquility and order inaugurated with the government of President Mendieta."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Us Cuba Recognition Mendieta Government Batista Reaction Diplomatic Relations Cuban Turmoil

What entities or persons were involved?

President Carlos Mendieta Mr. Roosevelt Cosme De La Torriente Colonel Fulgencio Batista

Where did it happen?

Cuba

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cuba

Event Date

January 23

Key Persons

President Carlos Mendieta Mr. Roosevelt Cosme De La Torriente Colonel Fulgencio Batista

Outcome

united states accords recognition to the new cuban government; spontaneous and enthusiastic reactions; hopes for us help on commercial and tariff problems; viewed as a weapon for peace and order.

Event Details

Ending six months of unofficial relations during Cuban turmoil, the United States accorded recognition to President Carlos Mendieta's government. Word delivered by Cosme de la Torriente. President Mendieta hopes for US aid on commercial issues and sees recognition as aiding peace. Colonel Batista states order led to the move and brings joy to Cubans.