Havana Ooh Na Na: The Republic of Cuba, 1940
It is 1940 in Havana, Cuba. The weather is nice and stable, but the political landscape is definitely shifting. Cuba adopted a new constitution that was perceived as progressive. This constitution guaranteed labor rights and land reforms. However, the gap between these revolutionary ideals, backed by the new constitution, and the political reality created tensions and made Cuba face major political, economic, and global challenges. This committee will closely explore the dynamics between the influential local figures in Cuba at that time, navigating a country full of potential and opportunities. In reality, the 1940 election saw Batista rise to power, only to later sideline many of the very constitutional reforms he once championed, laying the groundwork for his eventual dictatorship. But in this committee, history is malleable, and delegates have the opportunity to shape a different path for Cuba. With high global tensions mainly influenced by WW2, and domestic pressure mainly characterized by a tense political and economic situation, the delegates will assume the responsibility of making Cuba thrive. Will they preserve the fragile democracy or set the stage for a fierce revolution?
JP Moreno
Chair
Julian is a second-year history and global studies major from New York City. JP is an active member of UChicago’s travel team, and served as an AC at ChoMUN XXVIII last year in UNSC: Libya, 2014. He also partcipates in MUNUC, UChicago’s high school MUN conference.
Outside of ChoMUN, Julian is a member of UChicago’s travel team and a senior reporter for the Chicago Maroon. He can also be found on the airwaves of WHPK, where he is a DJ. In his free time, he likes exploring the city and playing piano.
Julian is excited to be your chair this upcoming year. If you have any questions for Julian, please reach out at jpmoreno@uchicago.edu.
Ahmed Bransi
Crisis Director
Ahmed Bransi is a second year student double majoring in statistics and economics from Jendouba, Tunisia. He is a member of the travel competitive MUN team at the University of Chicago, and participated in ChoMUN XXVIII last year as an Assistant Chair.
Outside of MUN, Ahmed is a member of a UChicago quantitative trading club. He is also a big sports fan—no one is a bigger Barcelona fan, and he enjoys watching NBA games. He is also really passionate about economics and would like to pursue a career in the field.
Ahmed cannot wait to be your Crisis Director this upcoming year at ChoMUN XXIX! If you have any questions, please reach out at abransi@uchicago.edu.
Eugenio Garcia
Crisis Director
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Secretariat oversight:
Jake RYMER, Under-secretary-general