Do you think Canada can do anything to help that kid stuck in Cuba?

I am talking about corey the kid that was in a motor vehichle accident. He is now being held in Cuba and facing jail terms. The laws in Cuba are different from Canada in that even if it is just an accident you can be charged and jailed. Im not sure if he hurt someone in the accident or worse yet there was a loss of life. The fact is they will not let him leave the country. Can we not get involve in other countries judicial systems?|||it is most certainly an unfortunate situation. Hopefully the issue will soon have a solution.It seems whenever a Canadian encounters a problem in a foreign country our government drags its heals and does little to help those involved. Considering how involved we are in supporting the Cuban tourist industry one would think our government could pull some strings to expedite a solution.http://www.thespec.com/article/790777http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nati…|||Start a boycott amongst all Canadians. See what happens. Go to Rome instead. Was there last week the food is awesome. The women are a little hotter too.|||As anywhere, you can only be charged and jailed if you break the law. Though the reports I have seen are vague about what he did wrong, I suspect taht is a fault of Canadian journalism.In this case, the reports say that all of the passengers were in hospital for several days and one had to have part of her liver removed. Fortunately no loss of life.PS - I wonder what would happen if a 19 year old Canadian tried driving in Rome, and were in an accident where an Italian girl had to have part of her vital organs removed.|||The last time I was in Cuba, which wasn;t that long ago, I stayed at a resort in Veradero. Shortly after my arrival, I was asked to an information seminar. At this meeting we were given information about the laws that might concern tourists travelling around Cuba. The main topic was car, and scooter rentals, and what would happen to you if you were to injure an animal or person. If you killed an animal, you would have to pay quit a large fine. If you injure a person, you will be a guest of the Cuban government until that person is out of hospital. If that person is supporting a family, you will be responsible for looking after that also. As a Canadian, you are not covered by insurance in Cuba for driving if you cause an injury.If your stupid enough not to look into the laws of a country you are going to visit, then when you break those laws and end up in jail, You deserve what you get.|||I do believe that the Canadian government is looking into the matter and trying to see what they can do. However, the kid had a serious accident and everyone in the car was injured...and especially because the Cuban girl was with them had to be hospitalized and had part of liver removed, consequences are paid. It;s the same in any other country.If you drive, you are responsible for what happens. Even though you have a licence, are legal to drive, etc, you are still under the other country;s laws and must abide by and deal with whatever consequences occur.Apparently tourists have been cautioned about driving out and about in Cuba, especially if they;re not experienced drivers. You need to be swift and a good defensive driver there (and in most other places in the world). If you;ve ever driven outside of Canada, you;ll know what I mean.Surely they are not turning away their attention but are probably working with the Cuban consulates and such. But it;s going to take time. One country;s government can sometimes only go so far in another country;s judicial system. After all, when in another country you are bound by THEIR laws. So Canada will obviously try to do as much to advocate for the boy. Only time will tell...but he;ll be home soon enough.