The Platt Amendment, enacted in 1901, added several provisions to the Cuban constitution that limited Cuba's sovereignty. It granted the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs to maintain stability and preserve independence. Additionally, it established terms for U.S. naval bases on the island, most notably Guantanamo Bay, and prohibited Cuba from entering into treaties with other nations that could compromise its independence. This effectively made Cuba a U.S. protectorate until it was repealed in 1934.
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