The End of the Embargo ? The US has removed Cuba from One of the Two Pariah Lists!

[@HOLDSWATH]

I hope it gets lifted. I was in Cuba last week, things are very, very hard. People -> cigars. Excellent channel.

[@jassibrar8418]

I love habanos news!! Always learning something new 😊

[@habanonews]

Thank you Sir!

[@neiltupas4463]

Thanks for the update! Yes, 60 years of embargo has achieved nothing, except to make the Cuban people suffer. Ending the embargo would let Cuba to produce more cigars I think since they will be able to import much needed parts for agriculture and fertilizers, etc.

[@themrmaiorca]

Will they really be able to raise production ? Or will the prices go up even more with the American market coming into play ?

[@ferdinand_WS]

the embargo doesn't stop Cuba from importing parts and fertilizers etc. They can import that from every single country in the world except the USA. A lack of funds stops Cuba from importing, and that comes due to the failed political system. The political system makes the Cuban people suffer, not the embargo. For a big part, the embargo worked in favor of Cuba. It made Cuban cigars and rum a forbidden fruit, it made Havana a time capsule which is great for tourism. Sure, no American tourists, but more international tourist due to being a time capsule. Without that, Cuba would look more like any Caribbean island and not be that special to visit.

[@neiltupas4463]

@@ferdinand_WS any financial institutions, whether they are US based or otherwise that does transactions for Cuba are sanctioned by the US because of the embargo and the fact that US put Cuba on the SSOT list. Banks don't like getting sanctioned by US since US is a bigger customer for them so no banks is willing to process transactions for Cuba. Cuba cannot access financial services internationally and as a result cannot import anything from other countries. Heck, Europeans who visit Cuba are automatically removed from having Visa free travel to US and need to apply to enter US when normally they don't.

[@ferdinand_WS]

@@neiltupas4463 ever heard of China, Russia, Vietnam etc etc? And if Habanos can export cigars, they can just as easy import fertilizer. Export also means financial transactions, they don't give the cigars away for free. So your statement that they cannot import anything from other countries is simply not true.

[@neilmcdonald3475]

Those Especiales are an excellent find Laurent. You don't usually see them very often but funnily enough I also managed to find an EMS part box of twelve at the weekend. Exciting times. 😊

[@keithmancinelli3170]

Great work! Would you please do a video with a deeper discussion on what, in your opinion, could come out of lifting the US embargo with Cuba? Thanks!

[@turki_almutairi]

‏There are mountains of obstacles in front of them, not just steps 1-Their prices are unusual for the American market, very high, there is no competition 2-FDA Regulation 3-Full strength Cuban cigars are considered a medium strength New World cigar 4-They will be taxed the same as Russian and Chinese products

[@habanonews]

Good point indeed it will not be an easy ride.

[@pman31604]

I read an article in Cigar Aficionado August 22, “After the Embargo”. It described full hotels, cruise ships, a thriving tourist economy. At that moment I realized not only the South Florida Cuban Exiles but also those invested in Florida tourism will never accept the competition. Not to mention other Caribbean tourist economies and New World cigar economies. The lobby for no change will be strong for years to come.

[@habanonews]

Thanks for the feedback, there are indeed many people who would prefer things to stay as they are on both sides.

[@ferdinand_WS]

even if the embargo is lifted, there won't be much change for Cuban cigars for a few years. Legal battles about trademarks will last for years

[@j.f.7576]

Thank you for not getting into politics!

[@johnniedgoodman760]

So if the embargo is lifted how does that effect pricing and global inventory? Next, because of limited harvests due to weather and after effects of COVID short staffing... when would crops increase to support the demand globally? Will that also effect pricing??

[@habanonews]

Fair question. If embargo is lifted the US market could take a big chunk of the production. if production is doubled to previous levels the question to ask is if Habanos is going to roll standard production cigars or high end expensive ones in fancy boxes. It is unclear what strategy Habanos is leaning towards

[@Dash_Akol]

If something like this happens, I'll send you a Cuban cigar directly from Miami. Don't worry. 😂

[@habanonews]

That's what I like to hear! Thank you !

[@zvik9291]

Thank you for another informative and superb video. Thank you for taking the time! It’s highly appreciated

[@peternaborre2666]

Love your video as always ❤ I can’t wait for the next video thank you a million

[@habanonews]

Thank you very much!

[@CigarAttache]

Nice find on those Montecristo especials. Classic size👌🏼

[@habanonews]

Thank you!

[@RowenRuiters]

Just a question, where and how do I report a bad box of cubans that I a friend of mine bought on the duty free in Dubai

[@habanonews]

Unfortunately there are disappointing boxes. When you buy them in a shop you can share you experience with the shop owner. What I suggest when experiencing a bad box is to put it aside and age it for at least a year. Usually it get better.

[@RowenRuiters]

Thanks for your reply. I checked on the LA Casa Del Habano Website if the box was authentic, and it was. But I tried sending them an email and they did not even have South Africa as a country under their countries. I could not send the email. Is there perhaps another contact email you can refer me too. Thank

[@RowenRuiters]

For a moment I wanted to jump for joy

[@ferdinand_WS]

these lists are separate from the embargo list, the embargo will remain as neither the Democrats nor the Republicans want to revoke the embargo to not lose the Hispanic votes

[@sremorris]

A really useful video, out of interest what lighter/cutter are you using in the video? I think it’s the colibri firebird v cut?

[@habanonews]

No idea, some cheap stuff offered to me in a shop. I used a V-Cut this time.

[@sremorris]

@@habanonews looking for a v cut that doesn’t cut too deep, for smaller ring gauge cigars

[@thorstenebers2862]

I have recently aquired as well for around 480 euro MC Especial oct 23 PGM code

[@EnoDnd]

From where

[@habanonews]

Very good price indeed. The price is very low. Did you get it from Andorra?

[@thorstenebers2862]

@@habanonews yes, but now ist around 40 euro more if they have and they dont have now

[@kevinsenior8155]

Thanks Laurent. A purely selfish comment I know.... I agree, the removal of the US embargo will be a disaster for the rest of the Cigar world. Supply will not be able to keep up with demand, and the obvious consequences will follow. How was that Petit Corona? I have been smoking the Bolivar PC recently.... sublime.

[@habanonews]

The Petit Corona from Por Larrañaga is a wonderful cigar when aged. Young it is a bit too strong for me.

[@jvidia]

The majority of US cigar smokers aren't interested anymore in Cuban cigars. They like bolder and higher quality constructed new world cigars.

[@EnoDnd]

You right but how many American on there way to party would buy 200$ just to get Cuban cigar … in my opinion many

[@kevinsenior8155]

Let's keep it that way. I don't want them taking my precious Cubanos!!!

[@habanonews]

thank you for this comment. I spoke to the co-president of Habanos about it and they believe that they could get a market share of 20% of the US market. The only issue is that it would represent 80m sticks when Habanos only makes 40 to 50 m cigars a year at present for the whole world.

[@OTall-kq2jz]

What is the brand of cigar you are smoking? is it Paul Garmirian?

[@habanonews]

Por Larrañaga Petit Coronas

[@georgigeorgiev-ei4or]

Watch the video from the start It's cuban Por Larranaga petit corona 42 ring x 129mm.

[@OTall-kq2jz]

Thank you. I rewound the video many times, but didn't understand what he said (I don't speak spanish) I understood something close to Paul Garminian, which is a cigar brand. I thought it was incorrect because he was talking about Cuban cigars, that;s why I asked. Thanks Again.

[@georgigeorgiev-ei4or]

@@OTall-kq2jz I didn't mean to be rude.Well,anyway take care.

[@OTall-kq2jz]

@@georgigeorgiev-ei4or No worries 🙂

[@HavaHavana]

Thank you for the updated news. First the Montecristo Especial No1. Lovely to see as well, as these have not been seen on the market for a while. Second, let’s hope this embargo changes, as Cuba is not doing very well with this embargo, as USA has put tough restrictions with a banking system, whoever deals with Cuba in US dollars. Which they have to as the US currency is not recognised anywhere else in the world. These small changes are a giant step forward for Cuba so let’s hope they come off the terrorist list as well. Thank you for a very informative video and update as usual.

[@habanonews]

Thank you Ajay !

[@andrewzacks]

Laurent: Very insightful post. You have an excellent perspective on the Cuba issue. What America has done to the Cuban people is wrong and it should be corrected. This is not about cigars. It’s about access to medicine, food and basic necessities that the Cuban people deserve and that are heavily impacted by 60 years of American politics.

[@jfpinkston1]

I believe you meant to say how the Cuban government has oppressed its own people for so many years…it is terrible