They seemed to have welcomed the presence of the U.S. authorities. Can you imagine if this was Cuba?
They seemed to have welcomed the presence of the U.S. authorities. Can you imagine if this was Cuba?
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I don't have any stats, but I would guess the bulk of Aruba's tourists come from the U.S. If American tourists become spooked, there goes Aruba's tourism industry.
I think there was some initial reluctance to bring in U.S. help, so I don't know that the Aruban authorities necesarily "welcome" our presence...I think it's more that they realize they have to let us become involved...for their own good.