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Shops Closed in Havana Until the Arrival of the US DollarThe Advance of Dollarization is Reshaping Commerce in CubaIn the heart of Havana, a simple handwritten sign has caught the attention of residents and tourists alike for its blunt message: “Closed. To be reopened soon in USD.” Taped to the glass doors of several shops inside the iconic Habana Libre Hotel, the notice encapsulates the latest stage of an economic transformation advancing rapidly across the island.
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References: References 14ymedio: “Cuba: Shops Closed Until the US Dollar Arrives,” Natalia López Moya Interviews with residents of El Vedado, Havana Recent economic reports on the evolution of commerce in Cuba |
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RuPa's PanAmerica Investor Club is an investment group designed to acquaint our
members with investor opportunities available in the hemisphere — North, Central and South America.
We have capitalized our fund with $282,000 US and will publish our
results here, updated on a weekly basis.
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| SYMBOL | NAME | CAP. | %ROI | Earned |
| NA | RuPa Stocks | $7.8K | 3.5% | $222 |
| NA | Real estate 1 | $50K | 19% | $15K |
| NA | Real estate 2 | $26K | 1% | $260 |
| OZK | CD #1 / 7-mo. | $100K | 4.2% | $500 |
| OZK | CD #2 / 7-mo. | $100K | 4.2% | $500 |
| --- | --- | $283.8K | 5.2% | $15K |
RuPa's Latin American Holdings: A Basket of ETFs and Other Funds
Summary: Surprising to us, our basket of Latin American ETFs and Closed-end funds have performed well in a rather rocky market since November 1. We're pleased with the result and may hike our holdings in these funds. Real estate is proving to be a sound strategy, especially in Medellin, Colombia. And our CDs are providing safe place to park capital while we're deciding what to do next, each earning about $500 per month.
Our investment club is created and maintained for entertainment and educational purposes only. We do not offer investment advice or recommend particular stocks, bonds, ETFs or any other investment product. Please refrain from asking Ruta Pantera staff to provide investment advice. Thank you.
